Would it be possible for you to test the latest upstream kernel? Refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelMainlineBuilds . Please test the latest v4.14 kernel[0].
If this bug is fixed in the mainline kernel, please add the following tag 'kernel-fixed-upstream'. If the mainline kernel does not fix this bug, please add the tag: 'kernel-bug-exists-upstream'. Once testing of the upstream kernel is complete, please mark this bug as "Confirmed". Thanks in advance. [0] http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.14-rc8 ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Medium ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1730176 Title: VMWare Workstation Pro 12.5.7 never works Status in linux package in Ubuntu: Incomplete Bug description: Before you can run VMWare, serveral modules must be compiled and loaded into the running kernel. Log Details: 2017-11-05T10:59:17.836+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Log for VMware Workstation pid=4100 version=12.5.7 build=build-5813279 option=Release 2017-11-05T10:59:17.836+01:00| vthread-4| I125: The process is 64-bit. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.836+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Host codepage=UTF-8 encoding=UTF-8 2017-11-05T10:59:17.836+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Host is Linux 4.13.0-16-generic Linux Mint 18.2 Sonya 2017-11-05T10:59:17.836+01:00| vthread-4| I125: DictionaryLoad: Cannot open file "/usr/lib/vmware/settings": Datei oder Verzeichnis nicht gefunden. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.836+01:00| vthread-4| I125: PREF Optional preferences file not found at /usr/lib/vmware/settings. Using default values. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.836+01:00| vthread-4| I125: DictionaryLoad: Cannot open file "/root/.vmware/config": Datei oder Verzeichnis nicht gefunden. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.836+01:00| vthread-4| I125: PREF Optional preferences file not found at /root/.vmware/config. Using default values. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.836+01:00| vthread-4| I125: PREF Unable to check permissions for preferences file. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.836+01:00| vthread-4| I125: DictionaryLoad: Cannot open file "/root/.vmware/preferences": Datei oder Verzeichnis nicht gefunden. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.836+01:00| vthread-4| I125: PREF Failed to load user preferences. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.878+01:00| vthread-4| W115: Logging to /tmp/vmware-root/vmware-4100.log 2017-11-05T10:59:17.884+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Obtaining info using the running kernel. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.884+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Created new pathsHash. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.884+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Setting header path for 4.13.0-16-generic to "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include". 2017-11-05T10:59:17.884+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Validating path "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include" for kernel release "4.13.0-16-generic". 2017-11-05T10:59:17.884+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Failed to find /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include/linux/version.h 2017-11-05T10:59:17.884+01:00| vthread-4| I125: /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include/linux/version.h not found, looking for generated/uapi/linux/version.h instead. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.884+01:00| vthread-4| I125: using /usr/bin/gcc for preprocess check 2017-11-05T10:59:17.889+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Preprocessed UTS_RELEASE, got value "4.13.0-16-generic". 2017-11-05T10:59:17.889+01:00| vthread-4| I125: The header path "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include" for the kernel "4.13.0-16-generic" is valid. Whoohoo! 2017-11-05T10:59:17.978+01:00| vthread-4| I125: found symbol version file /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/Module.symvers 2017-11-05T10:59:17.978+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Reading symbol versions from /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/Module.symvers. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.994+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Read 22185 symbol versions 2017-11-05T10:59:17.994+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Reading in info for the vmmon module. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.994+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Reading in info for the vmnet module. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.994+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Reading in info for the vmblock module. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.994+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Reading in info for the vmci module. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.994+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Reading in info for the vsock module. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.994+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Setting vsock to depend on vmci. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.994+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Invoking modinfo on "vmmon". 2017-11-05T10:59:17.996+01:00| vthread-4| I125: "/sbin/modinfo" exited with status 0. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.996+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Invoking modinfo on "vmnet". 2017-11-05T10:59:17.998+01:00| vthread-4| I125: "/sbin/modinfo" exited with status 256. 2017-11-05T10:59:17.998+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Invoking modinfo on "vmblock". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.000+01:00| vthread-4| I125: "/sbin/modinfo" exited with status 256. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.000+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Invoking modinfo on "vmci". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.001+01:00| vthread-4| I125: "/sbin/modinfo" exited with status 256. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.001+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Invoking modinfo on "vsock". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.003+01:00| vthread-4| I125: "/sbin/modinfo" exited with status 0. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.015+01:00| vthread-4| I125: to be installed: vmnet status: 0 2017-11-05T10:59:18.029+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Obtaining info using the running kernel. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.029+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Setting header path for 4.13.0-16-generic to "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.029+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Validating path "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include" for kernel release "4.13.0-16-generic". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.029+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Failed to find /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include/linux/version.h 2017-11-05T10:59:18.029+01:00| vthread-4| I125: /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include/linux/version.h not found, looking for generated/uapi/linux/version.h instead. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.029+01:00| vthread-4| I125: using /usr/bin/gcc for preprocess check 2017-11-05T10:59:18.037+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Preprocessed UTS_RELEASE, got value "4.13.0-16-generic". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.037+01:00| vthread-4| I125: The header path "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include" for the kernel "4.13.0-16-generic" is valid. Whoohoo! 2017-11-05T10:59:18.127+01:00| vthread-4| I125: found symbol version file /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/Module.symvers 2017-11-05T10:59:18.127+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Reading symbol versions from /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/Module.symvers. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.143+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Read 22185 symbol versions 2017-11-05T10:59:18.143+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Kernel header path retrieved from FileEntry: /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include 2017-11-05T10:59:18.143+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Update kernel header path to /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include 2017-11-05T10:59:18.143+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Validating path "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include" for kernel release "4.13.0-16-generic". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.143+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Failed to find /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include/linux/version.h 2017-11-05T10:59:18.143+01:00| vthread-4| I125: /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include/linux/version.h not found, looking for generated/uapi/linux/version.h instead. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.143+01:00| vthread-4| I125: using /usr/bin/gcc for preprocess check 2017-11-05T10:59:18.151+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Preprocessed UTS_RELEASE, got value "4.13.0-16-generic". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.151+01:00| vthread-4| I125: The header path "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include" for the kernel "4.13.0-16-generic" is valid. Whoohoo! 2017-11-05T10:59:18.152+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Found compiler at "/usr/bin/gcc" 2017-11-05T10:59:18.155+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Got gcc version "5.4.0". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.155+01:00| vthread-4| I125: The GCC version matches the kernel GCC minor version like a glove. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.155+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Using user supplied compiler "/usr/bin/gcc". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.158+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Got gcc version "5.4.0". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.158+01:00| vthread-4| I125: The GCC version matches the kernel GCC minor version like a glove. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.159+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Trying to find a suitable PBM set for kernel "4.13.0-16-generic". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.159+01:00| vthread-4| I125: No matching PBM set was found for kernel "4.13.0-16-generic". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.159+01:00| vthread-4| I125: The GCC version matches the kernel GCC minor version like a glove. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.159+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Validating path "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include" for kernel release "4.13.0-16-generic". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.159+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Failed to find /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include/linux/version.h 2017-11-05T10:59:18.159+01:00| vthread-4| I125: /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include/linux/version.h not found, looking for generated/uapi/linux/version.h instead. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.159+01:00| vthread-4| I125: using /usr/bin/gcc for preprocess check 2017-11-05T10:59:18.166+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Preprocessed UTS_RELEASE, got value "4.13.0-16-generic". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.166+01:00| vthread-4| I125: The header path "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include" for the kernel "4.13.0-16-generic" is valid. Whoohoo! 2017-11-05T10:59:18.167+01:00| vthread-4| I125: The GCC version matches the kernel GCC minor version like a glove. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.167+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Validating path "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include" for kernel release "4.13.0-16-generic". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.167+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Failed to find /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include/linux/version.h 2017-11-05T10:59:18.167+01:00| vthread-4| I125: /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include/linux/version.h not found, looking for generated/uapi/linux/version.h instead. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.167+01:00| vthread-4| I125: using /usr/bin/gcc for preprocess check 2017-11-05T10:59:18.175+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Preprocessed UTS_RELEASE, got value "4.13.0-16-generic". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.175+01:00| vthread-4| I125: The header path "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include" for the kernel "4.13.0-16-generic" is valid. Whoohoo! 2017-11-05T10:59:18.175+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Using temp dir "/tmp". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.176+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Obtaining info using the running kernel. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.176+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Setting header path for 4.13.0-16-generic to "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.176+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Validating path "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include" for kernel release "4.13.0-16-generic". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.176+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Failed to find /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include/linux/version.h 2017-11-05T10:59:18.176+01:00| vthread-4| I125: /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include/linux/version.h not found, looking for generated/uapi/linux/version.h instead. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.176+01:00| vthread-4| I125: using /usr/bin/gcc for preprocess check 2017-11-05T10:59:18.184+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Preprocessed UTS_RELEASE, got value "4.13.0-16-generic". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.184+01:00| vthread-4| I125: The header path "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include" for the kernel "4.13.0-16-generic" is valid. Whoohoo! 2017-11-05T10:59:18.278+01:00| vthread-4| I125: found symbol version file /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/Module.symvers 2017-11-05T10:59:18.278+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Reading symbol versions from /lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/Module.symvers. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.293+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Read 22185 symbol versions 2017-11-05T10:59:18.293+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Invoking modinfo on "vmnet". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.296+01:00| vthread-4| I125: "/sbin/modinfo" exited with status 256. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.437+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Setting destination path for vmnet to "/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/misc/vmnet.ko". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.437+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Extracting the vmnet source from "/usr/lib/vmware/modules/source/vmnet.tar". 2017-11-05T10:59:18.443+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Successfully extracted the vmnet source. 2017-11-05T10:59:18.443+01:00| vthread-4| I125: Building module with command "/usr/bin/make -j12 -C /tmp/modconfig-u0n4Sg/vmnet-only auto-build HEADER_DIR=/lib/modules/4.13.0-16-generic/build/include CC=/usr/bin/gcc IS_GCC_3=no" 2017-11-05T10:59:19.933+01:00| vthread-4| W115: Failed to build vmnet. Failed to execute the build command. Linux version 4.13.0-16-generic (buildd@lgw01-amd64-013) (gcc version 5.4.0 20160609 (Ubuntu 5.4.0-6ubuntu1~16.04.4)) #19~16.04.3-Ubuntu SMP Mon Oct 16 18:59:33 UTC 2017 --- ApportVersion: 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.10 Architecture: amd64 AudioDevicesInUse: USER PID ACCESS COMMAND /dev/snd/controlC2: stefan 2054 F.... pulseaudio /dev/snd/controlC0: stefan 2054 F.... pulseaudio /dev/snd/controlC1: stefan 2054 F.... pulseaudio CurrentDesktop: X-Cinnamon DistroRelease: Linux 18.2 HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=fd5e95c6-3d26-421c-befd-9ba11d8f34c9 InstallationDate: Installed on 2017-04-24 (195 days ago) InstallationMedia: Linux Mint 18.1 "Serena" - Release amd64 20161213 IwConfig: enp10s0 no wireless extensions. eno1 no wireless extensions. lo no wireless extensions. MachineType: ASUS All Series Package: linux (not installed) ProcFB: 0 amdgpudrmfb ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-4.13.0-16-generic root=UUID=cf75b47c-ee59-45d8-9217-a8db863315a4 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.13.0-16.19~16.04.3-generic 4.13.4 RelatedPackageVersions: linux-restricted-modules-4.13.0-16-generic N/A linux-backports-modules-4.13.0-16-generic N/A linux-firmware 1.157.13 RfKill: 0: hci0: Bluetooth Soft blocked: no Hard blocked: no Tags: sonya Uname: Linux 4.13.0-16-generic x86_64 UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) UserGroups: adm cdrom dip lpadmin plugdev sambashare sudo video _MarkForUpload: True dmi.bios.date: 02/22/2017 dmi.bios.vendor: American Megatrends Inc. dmi.bios.version: 1601 dmi.board.asset.tag: Default string dmi.board.name: X99-DELUXE II dmi.board.vendor: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. dmi.board.version: Rev 1.xx dmi.chassis.asset.tag: Default string dmi.chassis.type: 3 dmi.chassis.vendor: Default string dmi.chassis.version: Default string dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnAmericanMegatrendsInc.:bvr1601:bd02/22/2017:svnASUS:pnAllSeries:pvrSystemVersion:rvnASUSTeKCOMPUTERINC.:rnX99-DELUXEII:rvrRev1.xx:cvnDefaultstring:ct3:cvrDefaultstring: dmi.product.family: ASUS MB dmi.product.name: All Series dmi.product.version: System Version dmi.sys.vendor: ASUS To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1730176/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages Post to : kernel-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
