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CVE-2017-4901

CriticalPublished

The drag-and-drop (DnD) function in VMware Workstation 12.x before version 12.5.4 and Fusion 8.x before version 8.5.5 has an out-of-bounds memory access...

Published: Jun 8, 2017
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: vmware
Evidence observed: Aug 8, 2017

Primary CVSS

9.9/ 10Critical

nvd · CVSS 3.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

16.6%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The drag-and-drop (DnD) function in VMware Workstation 12.x before version 12.5.4 and Fusion 8.x before version 8.5.5 has an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability. This may allow a guest to execute code on the operating system that runs Workstation or Fusion.

Sources

VMware WorkStation 12.5.5 - Virtual Machine EscapeExploit
unamer · windows · Aug 8, 2017

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