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CVE-2016-7085

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

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CVE-2016-7085 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in VMware Workstation Pro 12.x before 12.5.0 and VMware Workstation Player 12.x before 12.5.0 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in VMware Workstation Pro 12.x before 12.5.0 and VMware Workstation Player 12.x before 12.5.0 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.42%

33.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareWorkstation Player12.0.0
VmwareWorkstation Player12.0.1
VmwareWorkstation Player12.1.0
VmwareWorkstation Player12.1.1
VmwareWorkstation Pro12.0.0
VmwareWorkstation Pro12.0.1
VmwareWorkstation Pro12.1.0
VmwareWorkstation Pro12.1.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7085?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in VMware Workstation Pro 12.x before 12.5.0 and VMware Workstation Player 12.x before 12.5.0 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
How severe is CVE-2016-7085?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7085 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7085?
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