CVE-2016-7084: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 29, 2016
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

9 affected components
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

Event History

Dec 29, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:02 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7084?

CVE-2016-7084 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-7084?

To fix CVE-2016-7084, upgrade to VMware Workstation Pro or Player version 12.5.0 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7084?

CVE-2016-7084 affects VMware Workstation Pro 12.x and VMware Workstation Player 12.x versions prior to 12.5.0.

4

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2016-7084 exploit?

CVE-2016-7084 exploits vulnerabilities in tpview.dll when Cortado ThinPrint virtual printing is enabled.

5

Can CVE-2016-7084 lead to data compromise?

Yes, CVE-2016-7084 can potentially lead to data compromise by allowing guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS.

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