Code Execution Vulnerability in VMware Workstation and Player with Cortado ThinPrint
CVE-2016-7083

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Vmware
Status
Workstation Player
Workstation Pro
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 December 2016

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-7083?

VMware Workstation Pro and Workstation Player 12.x prior to version 12.5.0 on Windows, when using the Cortado ThinPrint virtual printing feature, are subject to a vulnerability that enables users on guest operating systems to execute arbitrary code on the host system. This can be achieved through specially crafted TrueType fonts embedded within EMFSPOOL. Additionally, this vulnerability can lead to potential denial of service through host OS memory corruption, posing a serious threat to system stability and security.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-7083 - Proof of Concept

References

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0014....
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036805
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40398/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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