CVE-2019-5524

Description

VMware Workstation (14.x before 14.1.6) and Fusion (10.x before 10.1.6) contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the e1000 virtual network adapter. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.85% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: VMware VMware Workstation, VMware Fusion
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152290/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0005.html vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107635 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0005.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5524?
CVE-2019-5524 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5524?
To fix CVE-2019-5524, 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-2019-5524 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5524 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-5524?
CVE-2019-5524 affects VMware VMware Workstation, VMware Fusion.
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