CVE-2017-4950 Integer overflow in Fusion
An integer overflow in the NAT service allows host code execution when IPv6 is enabled, requiring a patch for VMware Workstation and Fusion users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-4950?
CVE-2017-4950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Fusion, published on 11 Jan 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an integer overflow vulnerability in VMware NAT service when IPv6 mode is enabled. This issue may lead to an out-of-bound read which can then be used to execute code on the host in conjunction with other issues. Note: IPv6 mode for VMNAT is not enabled by default.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-4950?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Vmware Fusion, Vmware Workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4950?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-4950 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-4950 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-4950 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Vmware Fusion
Sources
Also known as GHSA-72cc-6qc5-x46j.