What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-4915?

CVE-2017-4915 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 11.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-4915?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-4915. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 11.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-4915?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-4915. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Workstation Player CVE-2017-4915

HIGH

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2017-05-22 security@vmware.com

VMware Authentication Bypass Workstation Player Workstation Pro

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 22, 2017 - 14:29 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

VMware Workstation Pro/Player contains an insecure library loading vulnerability via ALSA sound driver configuration files. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to escalate their privileges to root in a Linux host machine.

AnalysisAI

VMware Workstation Pro/Player contains an insecure library loading vulnerability via ALSA sound driver configuration files. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 11.6%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. VMware Workstation Pro/Player contains an insecure library loading vulnerability via ALSA sound driver configuration files. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow unprivileged host users to escalate their privileges to root in a Linux host machine. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation Player, Vmware Workstation Pro.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.