CVE-2017-4948

Description

VMware Workstation (14.x before 14.1.0 and 12.x) and Horizon View Client (4.x before 4.7.0) contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in TPView.dll. On Workstation, this issue in conjunction with other bugs may allow a guest to leak information from host or may allow for a Denial of Service on the Windows OS that runs Workstation. In the case of a Horizon View Client, this issue in conjunction with other bugs may allow a View desktop to leak information from host or may allow for a Denial of Service on the Windows OS that runs the Horizon View Client. Exploitation is only possible if virtual printing has been enabled. This feature is not enabled by default on Workstation but it is enabled by default on Horizon View.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: VMware Workstation
Affected: VMware Horizon Client for Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040109 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040108 third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.vmware.com/us/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0003.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102441 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040136 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4948?
CVE-2017-4948 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-4948?
To fix CVE-2017-4948, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-4948 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-4948 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-4948?
CVE-2017-4948 affects VMware Workstation, VMware Horizon Client for Windows.
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