To resolve this issue, install the following drivers (included in RHEL65) in the OS:
- X.Org X11 input drivers: xorg-x11-drv-vmmouse-xx.x.x-xx.xxx.x86_64.rpm
- X.Org X11 vmware video driver: xorg-x11-drv-vmware-xx.x.x-x.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.el6.x86_64.rpm