medium
5.8
CWE
613
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-5531

First published: Wed Sep 18 2019(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security@vmware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VMware ESXi=6.7-670-201811001
VMware ESXi=6.7
VMware ESXi=6.7-update_1
VMware ESXi=6.5-a
VMware ESXi=6.5-u2
VMware ESXi=6.5
VMware ESXi=6.5-650-201810002
VMware ESXi=6.5-650-201811001
VMware ESXi=6.5-650-201811002
VMware ESXi=6.5-650-201901001
VMware ESXi=6.5-650-201903001
VMware ESXi=6.5-650-201905001
VMware ESXi=6.5-update_1
VMware ESXi=6.0
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201810001
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201811001
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201903001
VMware ESXi=6.0-600-201905001
VMware ESXi=6.0-beta
VMware ESXi=6.0-u1a
VMware ESXi=6.0-u1b
VMware ESXi=6.0-u3a
VMware ESXi=6.0-update_2
VMware ESXi=6.0-update_3
VMware vCenter=6.0
VMware vCenter=6.0-a
VMware vCenter=6.0-b
VMware vCenter=6.0-u1
VMware vCenter=6.0-u1b
VMware vCenter=6.0-u3
VMware vCenter=6.0-update2
VMware vCenter=6.0-update2a
VMware vCenter=6.0-update2m
VMware vCenter=6.0-update3a
VMware vCenter=6.0-update3b
VMware vCenter=6.0-update3c
VMware vCenter=6.0-update3d
VMware vCenter=6.0-update3e
VMware vCenter=6.0-update3f
VMware vCenter=6.0-update3g
VMware vCenter=6.0-update3h
VMware vCenter=6.0-update3i
VMware vCenter=6.7
VMware vCenter=6.7-a
VMware vCenter=6.7-b
VMware vCenter=6.7-c
VMware vCenter=6.7-d
VMware vCenter=6.7-update1
VMware vCenter=6.7-update1b
VMware vCenter=6.7-update2
VMware vCenter=6.7-update2a
VMware vCenter=6.7-update2c
VMware vCenter=6.5
VMware vCenter=6.5-a
VMware vCenter=6.5-b
VMware vCenter=6.5-c
VMware vCenter=6.5-d
VMware vCenter=6.5-update1
VMware vCenter=6.5-update1b
VMware vCenter=6.5-update1c
VMware vCenter=6.5-update1d
VMware vCenter=6.5-update1e
VMware vCenter=6.5-update1g
VMware vCenter=6.5-update2
VMware vCenter=6.5-update2b
VMware vCenter=6.5-update2c
VMware vCenter=6.5-update2d
VMware vCenter=6.5-update2g

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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.

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