CVE-2019-5531: Medium severity vmware esxi and horizon daas vulnerability
VMware vSphere ESXi (6.7 prior to ESXi670-201810101-SG, 6.5 prior to ESXi650-201811102-SG, and 6.0 prior to ESXi600-201807103-SG) and VMware vCenter Server (6.7 prior to 6.7 U1b, 6.5 prior to 6.5 U2b, and 6.0 prior to 6.0 U3j) contain an information disclosure vulnerability in clients arising from insufficient session expiration. An attacker with physical access or an ability to mimic a websocket connection to a user’s browser may be able to obtain control of a VM Console after the user has logged out or their session has timed out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5531?
CVE-2019-5531 is classified as a high severity information disclosure vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5531?
To fix CVE-2019-5531, you should upgrade to the patched versions of VMware ESXi or vCenter Server as mentioned in the advisory.
What versions are affected by CVE-2019-5531?
CVE-2019-5531 affects VMware ESXi 6.7, 6.5, and 6.0, as well as VMware vCenter Server 6.7, 6.5, and 6.0 prior to their respective updates.
Is CVE-2019-5531 remote exploit enabled?
CVE-2019-5531 does not allow for remote exploits but does permit information disclosure.
What types of data could be exposed due to CVE-2019-5531?
CVE-2019-5531 may enable unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive information from affected VMware products.