CVE-2016-7085
First published: Thu Dec 29 2016(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in VMware Workstation Pro 12.x before 12.5.0 and VMware Workstation Player 12.x before 12.5.0 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
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-2016-7085?
CVE-2016-7085 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7085?
To fix CVE-2016-7085, upgrade to VMware Workstation Pro or Player version 12.5.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7085?
CVE-2016-7085 affects local users on Windows systems with vulnerable versions of VMware Workstation Pro and Player.
What causes CVE-2016-7085?
CVE-2016-7085 is caused by an untrusted search path in the installer that allows loading of malicious DLLs.
Can CVE-2016-7085 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-7085 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the system.
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