CVE-2019-5535: Medium severity vmware fusion vulnerability
VMware Workstation and Fusion contain a network denial-of-service vulnerability due to improper handling of certain IPv6 packets. VMware has evaluated the severity of this issue to be in the Moderate severity range with a maximum CVSSv3 base score of 4.7.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-5535.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'VMware Workstation and Fusion contain a network denial-of-service vulnerability due to improper handling of certain IPv6 packets'.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5535?
The severity of CVE-2019-5535 is in the Moderate range with a maximum CVSSv3 base score of 4.7.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2019-5535?
VMware Fusion versions 11.0.0 to 11.5.0 and VMware Workstation versions 15.0.0 to 15.5.0 are affected by CVE-2019-5535.
How can I mitigate the network denial-of-service vulnerability in VMware Workstation and Fusion?
To mitigate the vulnerability, it is recommended to update VMware Fusion to version 11.5.1 and VMware Workstation to version 15.5.1 or later.