Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in VMware Workstation Pro and Player
CVE-2016-7085
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Vmware
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 29 December 2016
What is CVE-2016-7085?
The vulnerability in VMware Workstation Pro and Player allows local users to exploit an untrusted search path during installation. This flaw enables the execution of a Trojan horse DLL from a directory that should not be trusted, ultimately granting unauthorized privileges to the attacker. The issue affects specific versions of VMware Workstation, making it imperative for users and administrators to verify their software version and apply necessary updates.