Vulnerability identifier: #VU8443

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-4924

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware ESXi
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
VMware Workstation
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software
VMware Fusion
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description
The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds write in SVGA driver. An adjacent attacker can send specially crafted content and execute arbitrary code on the host system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware ESXi: 6.5

VMware Workstation: 12.5 - 12.5.6

VMware Fusion: 8.5 - 8.5.7

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0015.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.