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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2016-2077

VMware Workstation 11.x before 11.1.3 and VMware Player 7.x before 7.1.3 on Windows incorrectly access an executable file, which allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via unspecified vectors...

Vulnerability Description

VMware Workstation 11.x before 11.1.3 and VMware Player 7.x before 7.1.3 on Windows incorrectly access an executable file, which allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via unspecified vectors.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindowsAll versions
VmwarePlayer7.0
VmwareWorkstation11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-2077?

CVE-2016-2077 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). VMware Workstation 11.x before 11.1.3 and VMware Player 7.x before 7.1.3 on Windows incorrectly access an executable file, which allows host OS users to gain host OS privileges via unspecified vectors...

How severe is CVE-2016-2077?

CVE-2016-2077 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2077?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows, Vmware Player, Vmware Workstation.