Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-4916
VMware Workstation Pro/Player contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that exists in the vstor2 driver. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow host users with normal user privileges to trigger a denial-of-service in a Windows host machine.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2017-4916
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_pro:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_player:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-4916
9.50%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 92 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-4916
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C |
8.0
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6.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-4916
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The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-4916
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42140/
VMware Workstation 12 Pro - Denial of Service
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https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0009.html
VMSA-2017-0009Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038526
VMware Workstation Pro/Player NULL Pointer Dereference in vstor2 Driver Lets Local Users on the Host System Cause Denial of Service Conditions on the Host System - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98560
Multiple VMware Workstation Products CVE-2017-4916 Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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