CVE-2016-5328

Name: CVE-2016-5328
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-29T09:59:00.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5328 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Tools 9.x and 10.x before 10.1.0 on OS X, when System Integrity Protection (SIP) is enabled, allows local users to determine kernel memory addresses and bypass the kASLR protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Tools 9.x and 10.x before 10.1.0 on OS X, when System Integrity Protection (SIP) is enabled, allows local users to determine kernel memory addresses and bypass the kASLR protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Tools	<= 10.0.8
Vmware	Tools	10.0.0
Vmware	Tools	10.0.5
Vmware	Tools	10.0.6
Vmware	Tools	9.0.0
Vmware	Tools	9.0.1
Vmware	Tools	9.0.5
Vmware	Tools	9.0.10
Vmware	Tools	9.0.11
Vmware	Tools	9.0.12
Vmware	Tools	9.0.13
Vmware	Tools	9.0.15
Vmware	Tools	9.0.16
Vmware	Tools	9.0.17
Vmware	Tools	9.4.0
Vmware	Tools	9.4.5
Vmware	Tools	9.4.10
Vmware	Tools	9.4.11
Vmware	Tools	9.4.12
Vmware	Tools	9.4.15
Vmware	Tools	9.10.0
Vmware	Tools	9.10.1
Vmware	Tools	9.10.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93886Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037102
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0017.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93886Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037102
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0017.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5328?

How severe is CVE-2016-5328?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5328 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5328?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST