CVE-2019-5525

Description

VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.1.0) contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) backend. A malicious user with normal user privileges on the guest machine may exploit this issue in conjunction with other issues to execute code on the Linux host where Workstation is installed.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: VMware VMware Workstation
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0009.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108674 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5525?
CVE-2019-5525 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5525?
To fix CVE-2019-5525, 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-2019-5525 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5525 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-2019-5525?
CVE-2019-5525 affects VMware VMware Workstation.
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