CVE-2019-5540
First published: Wed Nov 20 2019(Updated: )
VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.5.1) and Fusion (11.x before 11.5.1) contain an information disclosure vulnerability in vmnetdhcp. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow an attacker on a guest VM to disclose sensitive information by leaking memory from the host process.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Workstation | >=15.0.0<15.5.1 | |
| VMware Fusion Pro | >=11.0.0<11.5.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2019-5540.
Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
VMware Workstation versions before 15.5.1 and VMware Fusion versions before 11.5.1 are affected.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2019-5540?
CVE-2019-5540 has a severity rating of 7.7 (high).
What is the description of this vulnerability?
CVE-2019-5540 is an information disclosure vulnerability in vmnetdhcp in VMware Workstation and Fusion.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2019-5540 allows an attacker on a guest VM to leak memory from the host process and disclose sensitive information.
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