CVE-2019-5526

Description

VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.1.0) contains a DLL hijacking issue because some DLL files are improperly loaded by the application. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to escalate their privileges to administrator on a windows host where Workstation is installed.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 12.42% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a VMware Workstation
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0007.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108333 third party advisory vdb entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152946/VMware-Workstation-DLL-Hijacking.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5526?
CVE-2019-5526 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5526?
To fix CVE-2019-5526, 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-2019-5526 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-5526 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~12% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-5526?
CVE-2019-5526 affects n/a VMware Workstation.
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