CVE-2017-4936: VMware Workstation vulnerability

CVE-2017-4936: VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) and Horizon View Client for Windows (4.x before 4.6.1) contain an o...

VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) and Horizon View Client for Windows (4.x before 4.6.1) contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in JPEG2000 parser in the TPView.dll. On Workstation, this may allow a guest to execute code or perform a Denial of Service on the Windows OS that runs Workstation. In the case of a Horizon View Client, this may allow a View desktop to execute code or perform a Denial of Service on the Windows OS that runs the Horizon View Client.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability affects older VMware Workstation and Horizon View Client for Windows versions. A malicious guest VM or View desktop could potentially affect the Windows machine running the VMware software, including code execution or denial of service. The source bundle does not show active exploitation. Exposure is limited to Windows systems running VMware Workstation 12.x below 12.5.8 or Horizon View Client for Windows 4.x below 4.6.1. Risk is most relevant where users run untrusted VMs or connect to less-trusted View desktops. Treat this as a high-priority legacy VMware client cleanup item. The business concern is not broad internet exposure, but compromise or outage of Windows workstations through vulnerable virtualization or remote desktop client software. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VMware Workstation to 12.5.8 or later.; Upgrade Horizon View Client for Windows to 4.6.1 or later.; Check VMware VMSA-2017-0018 for current vendor guidance..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 20:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 17, 2017, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0018.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

VMwareWorkstation12.x before 12.5.8Listed

VMwareHorizon View Client for Windows4.x before 4.6.1Listed

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