CVE-2016-7461
CVE-2016-7461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Fusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Vmware Fusion
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The drag-and-drop (aka DnD) function in VMware Workstation Pro 12.x before 12.5.2 and VMware Workstation Player 12.x before 12.5.2 and VMware Fusion and Fusion Pro 8.x before 8.5.2 allows guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access on the host OS) via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-7461?
- The drag-and-drop (aka DnD) function in VMware Workstation Pro 12.x before 12.5.2 and VMware Workstation Player 12.x before 12.5.2 and VMware Fusion and Fusion Pro 8.x before 8.5.2 allows guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access on the host OS) via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2016-7461?
- CVE-2016-7461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-7461 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-7461?
- CVE-2016-7461 primarily affects Vmware Fusion. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-7461?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-7461 published?
- CVE-2016-7461 was published on 2016-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94280
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037282
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0019.html
Affected products (26)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:8.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion_pro:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion_pro:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion_pro:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion_pro:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion_pro:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion_pro:8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion_pro:8.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_player:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_player:12.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_player:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_player:12.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_player:12.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_player:12.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_pro:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_pro:12.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_pro:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_pro:12.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_pro:12.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation_pro:12.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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