PatchTheCVECVE-2017-4897: VMware Horizon DaaS before 7.0.0 contains a vulnerability that exists due to insufficient validation of data
CVE-2017-4897 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting horizon daas. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 33%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2017-05-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-4897?
horizon daas: upgrade to newer than 6.1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-4897 being exploited?
CVE-2017-4897 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-4897 affect?
CVE-2017-4897 affects horizon daas. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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 drive
How urgent is CVE-2017-4897?
Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
VMware vulnerabilities · WinRM and RDP vulnerabilities
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