CVE-2016-7079 Null dereference in n/a

High 7.8 Published 29 Dec 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a NULL pointer dereference in VMware Tools on OS X to escalate privileges or cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-7079?

CVE-2016-7079 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Dec 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The graphic acceleration functions in VMware Tools 9.x and 10.x before 10.0.9 on OS X allow local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-7080.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7079?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vmware Tools.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7079?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7079 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-7079 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7079 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wxpj-3x4g-grwp.