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CVE-2016-7086: The installer in VMware Workstation Pro 12.x before 12.5.0 and VMware Workstation Player 12.x before 12.5.0...

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.

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This is a local privilege escalation issue in VMware Workstation installers on Windows. If an attacker already has local access and can place a malicious setup64.exe in the installation directory, the installer could be abused to gain higher privileges. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints still running VMware Workstation Pro or Player 12.x below 12.5.0, especially shared workstations, admin systems, labs, or build machines where local users can access installation paths. Treat this as a cleanup and hardening priority for legacy workstation fleets. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but affected systems could help a local attacker turn limited access into elevated privileges. Mitigation focus: Upgrade VMware Workstation Pro or Player 12.x on Windows to 12.5.0 or later.; Review VMware VMSA-2016-0014 for vendor-specific remediation guidance.; Limit local user write access to VMware installation directories..

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