CVE-2016-7083

Name: CVE-2016-7083
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-29T09:59:00.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7083 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 TrueType fonts embedded in EMFSPOOL.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% 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 TrueType fonts embedded in EMFSPOOL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.50%

70.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

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.securitytracker.com/id/1036805
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40398/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92934Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036805
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40398/

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7083?

How severe is CVE-2016-7083?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7083 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7083?

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-2016-7083?

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Source: NVD / NIST