CVE-2019-5511: High severity vmware workstation and esxi vulnerability

Published Apr 9, 2019
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Updated

VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.0.3, 14.x before 14.1.6) running on Windows does not handle paths appropriately. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow the path to the VMX executable, on a Windows host, to be hijacked by a non-administrator leading to elevation of privilege.

Affected Software

6 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
VMware Workstation>=14.0.0<14.1.6
VMware Workstation>=15.0.0<15.0.3
Microsoft Windows
VMware Workstation>=14.0.0<14.1.6
VMware Workstation>=15.0.0<15.0.3
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:29 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5511?

CVE-2019-5511 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for elevation of privilege on Windows hosts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-5511?

To fix CVE-2019-5511, upgrade VMware Workstation to version 15.0.3 or later for 15.x and to version 14.1.6 or later for 14.x.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2019-5511?

CVE-2019-5511 affects VMware Workstation versions 15.x before 15.0.3 and 14.x before 14.1.6 running on Windows.

4

What does CVE-2019-5511 exploit?

CVE-2019-5511 exploits improper handling of paths, allowing non-administrators to hijack the path to the VMX executable.

5

When was CVE-2019-5511 disclosed?

CVE-2019-5511 was disclosed in 2019 and has been addressed in subsequent updates by VMware.

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