CVE-2017-4899 is a security vulnerability in the SVGA driver of VMware Workstation Pro and Player versions 12.x prior to 12.5.3. This flaw allows an attacker to crash a virtual machine or trigger an out-of-bounds read, but only when the host system lacks a graphics card or installed graphics drivers. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.7 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector with high attack complexity, low privileges required, and a high impact on availability (denial of service). There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor is exploit code available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. The vulnerability has received minimal community discussion and media coverage, suggesting low public awareness and interest.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
12.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_player:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
12.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_player:12.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
12.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_player:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
12.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_player:12.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
12.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_player:12.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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