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CVE-2017-4949 Details
Description
VMware Workstation and Fusion contain a use-after-free vulnerability in VMware NAT service when IPv6 mode is enabled. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host. Note: IPv6 mode for VMNAT is not enabled by default.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0005.html | CVE | PatchVendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102489 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040161 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0005.html | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102489 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040161 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| vmware fusion | >= 8.0, < 8.5.10 >= 10.0, < 10.1.1 |
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| apple mac os x | All versions |
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| vmware workstation | >= 12.0, < 12.5.9 >= 14.0, < 14.1.1 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Feb 13, 2018 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 13, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |