Vulnerability 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-2016-7079.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Tools | <= 10.0.8 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92938Third Party AdvisoryVDB 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 AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036804
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7080?
CVE-2016-7080 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 vecto...
How severe is CVE-2016-7080?
CVE-2016-7080 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7080?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Tools, Apple Mac Os X.