7535481 -x64- | Full Vmware Workstation Pro 12.5.9 Build

VMware Workstation 12.5.9 Pro represents the final build in the v12 series before the architecture shift to version 14 (which dropped support for older host CPUs). It is stable, reliable for legacy guest operating systems (Windows XP through 10 v1703, older Linux kernels), but suffers from critical security vulnerabilities and zero modern OS support. Its usage today is restricted to air-gapped legacy development environments or offline lab scenarios.

VMware Workstation Pro 12.5.9 (Build 7535481) is a maintenance update for the 12.5.x series of VMware Workstation Pro, a desktop virtualization product for running multiple OSes concurrently on x86_64 hosts. FULL VMware Workstation Pro 12.5.9 Build 7535481 -x64-

This build is unsafe for internet-connected or production use due to multiple publicly disclosed CVEs fixed only in later versions (14.x, 15.x, or 16.x). VMware Workstation 12

| CVE ID | Severity | Issue | |--------|-----------|-------| | CVE-2018-6981 | High | Guest-to-host escape via drag-and-drop | | CVE-2018-6982 | High | Out-of-bounds write in SVGA driver | | CVE-2018-6979 | Moderate | VMX process uninitialized memory leak | | CVE-2017-4941 | Moderate | Host information disclosure via virtual device | This build is unsafe for internet-connected or production

Specific known risks:

⚠️ Recommendation: Do not use this version on any machine connected to a network with untrusted users or the internet.

| OS Type | Compatibility | Notes | |---------|---------------|-------| | Windows 11 | ❌ Fails to install/run | Setup blocks; missing WDDM drivers | | Windows 10 22H2 | ⚠️ Partial | May run after patching .vmx, but unstable, no 3D | | Windows 7 / 8.1 | ✅ Fully compatible | Ideal host for this build | | Ubuntu 22.04 / 24.04 | ❌ | Kernel >5.15 unsupported; VM fails to boot | | RHEL 8/9 | ❌ | No vmmon/vmnet compile | | macOS Ventura+ | ❌ | Unlocker v3+ required, but graphics fail |