Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation Player | 12.0.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation Pro | 12.0.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92934Third Party AdvisoryVDB 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 AdvisoryVDB 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/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7083?
CVE-2016-7083 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 cod...
How severe is CVE-2016-7083?
CVE-2016-7083 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-2016-7083?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation Player, Vmware Workstation Pro, Microsoft Windows.