CVE-2017-4939 (GCVE-0-2017-4939)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2017-11-17 21:00 – Updated: 2024-09-16 19:30
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) installer contains a DLL hijacking issue that exists due to some DLL files loaded by the application improperly. This issue may allow an attacker to load a DLL file of the attacker's choosing that could execute arbitrary code.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CWE
- DLL hijacking vulnerability
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101890 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMware | Workstation |
Affected:
12.x before 12.5.8
|
guessed |
Date Public
2017-11-17 00:00
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