Vulnerability Description
tpview.dll in 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, allows guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS or cause a denial of service (host OS memory corruption) via a JPEG 2000 image.
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/40399/
- 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/40399/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7084?
CVE-2016-7084 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). tpview.dll in 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, allows guest OS users to execut...
How severe is CVE-2016-7084?
CVE-2016-7084 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-2016-7084?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation Player, Vmware Workstation Pro, Microsoft Windows.