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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-4897 · published 31 May 2017

CVE-2017-4897: Vmware horizon daas improper input validation vulnerability

Vmware · Horizon Daas

VMware Horizon DaaS before 7.0.0 contains a vulnerability that exists due to insufficient validation of data. An attacker may exploit this issue by tricking DaaS client users into connecting to a malicious server and sharing all their drives and devices. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires a victim to download a specially crafted RDP file through DaaS client by clicking on a malicious link.

5.5 CVSS 3.0 Medium EPSS 1.1% · top 34.3% CWE-20 · Improper input validation
5.5CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 7.1
1.1%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

VMware Horizon DaaS before 7.0.0 contains a vulnerability that exists due to insufficient validation of data. An attacker may exploit this issue by tricking DaaS client users into connecting to a malicious server and sharing all their drives and devices. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires a victim to download a specially crafted RDP file through DaaS client by clicking on a malicious link.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96559 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037951
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0002.html PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96559 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037951
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0002.html PatchVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-4897), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-10-05). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.