CVE-2021-21987

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions VMware Workstation versions 16.x prior to 16.1.2 Horizon Client for Windows versions 5.x prior to 5.5.2

Description The issue is related to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Cortado ThinPrint component, specifically the TTC Parser. This vulnerability can be exploited by a malicious actor with access to a virtual machine or remote desktop, potentially leading to information disclosure from the TPView process. The exploitation may allow a remote attacker to disclose protected information.

Recommendations For VMware Workstation versions 16.x prior to 16.1.2, update to version 16.1.2 or later. For Horizon Client for Windows versions 5.x prior to 5.5.2, update to version 5.5.2 or later.