CVE-2013-3519: High severity vmware esxi and horizon daas vulnerability

Published Dec 4, 2013
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Updated

lgtosync.sys in VMware Workstation 9.x before 9.0.3, VMware Player 5.x before 5.0.3, VMware Fusion 5.x before 5.0.4, VMware ESXi 4.0 through 5.1, and VMware ESX 4.0 and 4.1, when a 32-bit Windows guest OS is used, allows guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges via an application that performs a crafted memory allocation.

Affected Software

16 affected components
VMware ESXi=4.0
VMware ESXi=4.1
VMware ESXi=5.0
VMware ESXi=5.1
VMware Workstation=9.0
VMware Workstation=9.0.1
VMware Workstation=9.0.2
VMware ESX=4.0
VMware ESX=4.1
VMware Player=5.0
VMware Player=5.0.1
VMware Player=5.0.2
VMware Fusion=5.0
VMware Fusion=5.0.1
VMware Fusion=5.0.2
VMware Fusion=5.0.3

Event History

Dec 4, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3519?

CVE-2013-3519 has a severity rating of Medium, as it allows unprivileged users to gain privileges on the guest OS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3519?

To fix CVE-2013-3519, update your VMware software to versions 9.0.3, 5.0.3, 5.0.4, or later for affected products.

3

Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2013-3519?

CVE-2013-3519 affects VMware Workstation 9.x and earlier, VMware Player 5.x and earlier, VMware Fusion 5.x and earlier, and several versions of VMware ESXi and ESX.

4

Can CVE-2013-3519 be exploited in a 64-bit guest OS?

No, CVE-2013-3519 specifically impacts 32-bit Windows guest OS environments.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3519 categorized as?

CVE-2013-3519 is categorized as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

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