CVE-2016-7082
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CVE-2016-7082 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Workstation Pro 12.x before 12.5.0 and VMware Workstation Player 12.x before 12.5.0 on Windows, when Cortado ThinPrint virtual printing is enabled, allow guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS or cause a denial of service (host OS memory corruption) via an EMF file.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
VMware Workstation Pro 12.x before 12.5.0 and VMware Workstation Player 12.x before 12.5.0 on Windows, when Cortado ThinPrint virtual printing is enabled, allow guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS or cause a denial of service (host OS memory corruption) via an EMF file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation Player | 12.0.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation Player | 12.0.1 |
| Vmware | Workstation Player | 12.1.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation Player | 12.1.1 |
| Vmware | Workstation Pro | 12.0.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation Pro | 12.0.1 |
| Vmware | Workstation Pro | 12.1.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation Pro | 12.1.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92934Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92934Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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