CVE-2019-5542
First published: Wed Nov 20 2019(Updated: )
VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.5.1) and Fusion (11.x before 11.5.1) contain a denial-of-service vulnerability in the RPC handler. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to create a denial-of-service condition on their own VM.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Fusion | >=11.0.0<11.5.1 | |
| VMware Workstation | >=15.0.0<15.5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-5542.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.5.1) and Fusion (11.x before 11.5.1) are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5542?
The severity of CVE-2019-5542 is high (7.7 out of 10).
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow attackers with normal user privileges to create a denial-of-service condition on their own VM.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
Yes, upgrading to VMware Workstation 15.5.1 or Fusion 11.5.1 will fix this vulnerability.
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