Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-4901
Potential exploit
The drag-and-drop (DnD) function in VMware Workstation 12.x before version 12.5.4 and Fusion 8.x before version 8.5.5 has an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability. This may allow a guest to execute code on the operating system that runs Workstation or Fusion.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2017-4901
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:12.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:12.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:12.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:12.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:12.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:12.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Threat overview for CVE-2017-4901
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
443
IPs affected by CVE-2017-4901 395
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-4901
20.38%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 95 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-4901
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
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NIST | |
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9.9
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.1
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6.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-4901
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-4901
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https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0005.html
VMSA-2017-0005Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038025
VMware Workstation and Fusion Memory Access Error in Drag and Drop Function Lets Local Users on a Guest System Gain Elevated Privileges on the Host System - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96881
Multiple VMware Products CVE-2017-4901 Memory Corruption VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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