CVE-2017-4934

8.8 HIGH

Published: November 17, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) and Fusion (8.x before 8.5.9) contain a heap buffer-overflow vulnerability in VMNAT device. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101903

Source: security@vmware.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039835

Source: security@vmware.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0018.html

Source: security@vmware.com

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101903

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039835

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0018.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.1%

16th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

vmware

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