CVE-2016-7081: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Dec 29 2016(Updated: )
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows 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, allow guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Workstation Player | =12.0.0 | |
| VMware Workstation Player | =12.0.1 | |
| VMware Workstation Player | =12.1.0 | |
| VMware Workstation Player | =12.1.1 | |
| VMware Workstation Pro | =12.0.0 | |
| VMware Workstation Pro | =12.0.1 | |
| VMware Workstation Pro | =12.1.0 | |
| VMware Workstation Pro | =12.1.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7081?
CVE-2016-7081 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution on the host operating system.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7081?
To fix CVE-2016-7081, update to VMware Workstation Pro or Player version 12.5.0 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7081?
CVE-2016-7081 affects VMware Workstation Pro and Player versions 12.0.0 to 12.1.1 on Windows.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7081?
CVE-2016-7081 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2016-7081?
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on the host operating system by exploiting CVE-2016-7081.
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