CVE-2019-5514

Description

VMware VMware Fusion (11.x before 11.0.3) contains a security vulnerability due to certain unauthenticated APIs accessible through a web socket. An attacker may exploit this issue by tricking the host user to execute a JavaScript to perform unauthorized functions on the guest machine where VMware Tools is installed. This may further be exploited to execute commands on the guest machines.

References

Link	Tags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152290/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0005.html	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107637	third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0005.html	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5514?: CVE-2019-5514 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5514?: To fix CVE-2019-5514, 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-2019-5514 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2019-5514 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-5514?: CVE-2019-5514 affects VMware VMware Fusion.

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Description

Category

CWE-306 – Missing Authentication for Critical Function

References

Frequently Asked Questions