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CVE-2017-4901: The drag-and-drop (DnD) function in VMware Workstation 12.x before version 12.5.4 and Fusion 8.x before ver...

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.

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CVE-2017-4901 affects older VMware Workstation and Fusion releases. A flaw in drag-and-drop handling could let code running inside a virtual machine execute on the host computer. That is a serious boundary-break risk where users run untrusted or compromised guest systems. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints or workstations still running VMware Workstation 12.x before 12.5.4 or Fusion 8.x before 8.5.5. Risk is highest where users run untrusted, internet-sourced, or compromised guest VMs and use drag-and-drop between guest and host. Treat this as high priority if legacy VMware desktop virtualization exists in the estate. It is not described as an internet-facing server issue, but guest-to-host execution can compromise developer, analyst, or admin workstations that handle sensitive data or credentials. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VMware Workstation 12.x systems to 12.5.4 or later.; Upgrade VMware Fusion 8.x systems to 8.5.5 or later.; Prioritize hosts used with untrusted or externally supplied virtual machines..

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
VMwareWorkstation Pro/Player12.x prior to 12.5.4Listed
VMwareFusion Pro / Fusion8.x prior to 8.5.5.Listed
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