CVE-2016-7086: vmware workstation_player
CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
Published 29-12-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-7086 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in vmware workstation_player. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 25.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.34%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 29-12-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.34%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
26%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.34% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.34%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Vmware2 products
- workstation_player12.0.0 | 12.0.1 | 12.1.0 | 12.1.1
- workstation_pro12.0.0 | 12.0.1 | 12.1.0 | 12.1.1
1 vendor · 2 products