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 setup64.exe file in the installation directory.
                
            References
                    | Link | Resource | 
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92941 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036805 | |
| http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0014.html | Vendor Advisory | 
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92941 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036805 | |
| http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0014.html | Vendor Advisory | 
Configurations
                    Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
                    21 Nov 2024, 02:57
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added | 
|---|---|---|
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92941 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036805 - | |
| References | () http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0014.html - Vendor Advisory | 
Information
                Published : 2016-12-29 09:59
Updated : 2025-04-12 10:46
NVD link : CVE-2016-7086
Mitre link : CVE-2016-7086
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-7086
JSON object : View
Products Affected
                vmware
- workstation_player
- workstation_pro
microsoft
- windows
CWE
                
                    
                        
                        CWE-264
                        
            Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
