Advisory Details

March 30th, 2017

(Pwn2Own) VMware Workstation SVGA Uninitialized Memory Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2017-4903
CVSS SCORE	6.9, AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
AFFECTED VENDORS	VMware
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	VMware Workstation
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of VMware Workstation. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of SVGA graphics. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code under the context of the hypervisor.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	VMware has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0006.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2017-03-18 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2017-03-30 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT	360 Security

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