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CVE-2016-7086: VMware Workstation can let local users become admin
CVE-2016-7086 · published 9 years ago
Summary
On Windows, versions of VMware Workstation Pro and Player prior to 12.5 allow a malicious setup64.exe file placed in the installation folder to run with elevated rights. This means a local user could trick the system into granting higher privileges. Update to version 12.5 or later, or remove any unknown files from the VMware installation directory.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| vmware | workstation_player |
12.0.0 12.0.1 12.1.0 12.1.1 cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_player:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| vmware | workstation_pro |
12.0.0 12.0.1 12.1.0 12.1.1 cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_pro:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
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 t...
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
- 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
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published29 Dec 2016
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-7086 · NVD
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