CVE-2017-4946 : The VMware V4H and V4PA desktop agents (6.x before 6.5.1) contain a privilege es

The VMware V4H and V4PA desktop agents (6.x before 6.5.1) contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this issue could result in a low privileged windows user escalating their privileges to SYSTEM.

Published 2018-01-05 14:29:11

Updated 2019-10-03 00:03:26

Source VMware

View at NVD, CVE.org

Vulnerability category: Gain privilege

Products affected by CVE-2017-4946

Vmware » Vrealize Operations For Published Applications
Versions from including (>=) 6.1.0 and before (<) 6.5.1
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations_for_published_applications:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Vmware » Vrealize Operations For Horizon
Versions from including (>=) 6.0 and before (<) 6.5.1
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations_for_horizon:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-4946

EPSS FAQ

0.06%

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

~ 23 %

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

CVSS scores for CVE-2017-4946

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
7.8	HIGH	CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	1.8	5.9	NIST
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: None Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High

CWE ids for CVE-2017-4946

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2017-4946

http://gosecure.net/2018/01/10/vmware-horizon-v4h-v4pa-desktop-agent-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-cve-2017-4946/

VMware Horizon (V4H/V4PA) desktop agent privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2017-4946)
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040136

VMware vRealize Operations for Horizon and vRealize Operations for Published Applications Lets Local Users Obtain System Privileges - SecurityTracker
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry

CVEs referencing this url
https://www.vmware.com/us/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0003.html

VMSA-2018-0003
Patch;Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102441

Multiple VMware Products Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry

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Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-4946

Products affected by CVE-2017-4946

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-4946

CVSS scores for CVE-2017-4946

CWE ids for CVE-2017-4946

References for CVE-2017-4946