CVE-2019-5511

Description

VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.0.3, 14.x before 14.1.6) running on Windows does not handle paths appropriately. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow the path to the VMX executable, on a Windows host, to be hijacked by a non-administrator leading to elevation of privilege.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory vmware.com

Affected: n/a VMware Workstation

References

Link	Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0002.html	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5511?: CVE-2019-5511 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5511?: To fix CVE-2019-5511, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-5511 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5511 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-5511?: CVE-2019-5511 affects n/a VMware Workstation.

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