CVE-2017-4924 : VMware ESXi (ESXi 6.5 without patch ESXi650-201707101-SG), Workstation (12.x bef

VMware ESXi (ESXi 6.5 without patch ESXi650-201707101-SG), Workstation (12.x before 12.5.7) and Fusion (8.x before 8.5.8) contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in SVGA device. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host.

Published 2017-09-15 13:29:00

Updated 2022-02-03 19:44:11

Source VMware

View at NVD, CVE.org

Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionExecute code

Products affected by CVE-2017-4924

Vmware » Fusion
Versions from including (>=) 8.0.0 and before (<) 8.5.8
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Vmware » Esxi » Version: 6.5
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:6.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Vmware » Esxi » Version: 6.5 Update 650-201701001
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:6.5:650-201701001:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Vmware » Esxi » Version: 6.5 Update 650-201703001
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:6.5:650-201703001:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Vmware » Esxi » Version: 6.5 Update 650-201703002
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:6.5:650-201703002:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Vmware » Esxi » Version: 6.5 Update 650-201704001
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:6.5:650-201704001:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Vmware » Workstation Pro
Versions from including (>=) 12.0.0 and before (<) 12.5.7
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions

Threat overview for CVE-2017-4924

Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2017-4924

Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 443

IPs affected by CVE-2017-4924 16,286

Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes

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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-4924

EPSS FAQ

0.52%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 77 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2017-4924

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source
7.2	HIGH	AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C	3.9	10.0	NIST
Access Vector: Local Access Complexity: Low Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Complete Integrity Impact: Complete Availability Impact: Complete
8.8	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H	2.0	6.0	NIST
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: None Scope: Changed Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High

CWE ids for CVE-2017-4924

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2017-4924

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0015.html

VMSA-2017-0015.2
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039366

VMware ESXi Out-of-Bounds Memory Write Error in SVGA Device Lets Local Users on a Guest System Gain Elevated Privileges on the Host System - SecurityTracker
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039365

VMware Workstation/Fusion Out-of-Bounds Memory Write Error in SVGA Device Lets Local Users on a Guest System Gain Elevated Privileges on the Host System - SecurityTracker
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/10/micropatching-hypervisor-with-running.html

0patch Blog: Micropatching a Hypervisor With Running Virtual Machines (CVE-2017-4924)
Exploit;Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100843

Multiple VMware Products CVE-2017-4924 Out-Of-Bounds Write Local Code Execution Vulnerability
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry