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

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 December 2016

Summary

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.

References

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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