VMware Products Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 16 Nov 2016 Release Date: 15 Nov 2016 2976 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - VM Ware

A vulnerability was identified in VMware Workstation and Fusion. A remote attacker could exlpoit this vulnerability to take control on the affected system.

Impact

Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

Workstation Pro 12.X
Workstation Player 12.X
Fusion Pro, Fusion 8.X (MacOS)

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.

Update to:

Workstation Pro 12.5.2
Workstation Player 12.5.2
Fusion Pro, Fusion 8.5.2 (MacOS)

Vulnerability Identifier

CVE-2016-7461

Source

US-CERT