CVE-2016-7079

Name: CVE-2016-7079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-29T09:59:00.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7079 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The graphic acceleration functions in VMware Tools 9.x and 10.x before 10.0.9 on OS X allow local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-7080.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The graphic acceleration functions in VMware Tools 9.x and 10.x before 10.0.9 on OS X allow local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-7080.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

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/92938Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036804
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92938Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036804
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0014.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7079?

How severe is CVE-2016-7079?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7079 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7079?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-7079?

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Source: NVD / NIST