CVE-2019-5541

Description

VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.5.1) and Fusion (11.x before 11.5.1) contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the e1000e virtual network adapter. Successful exploitation of this issue may lead to code execution on the host from the guest or may allow attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on their own VM.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.74% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: VMware Workstation and Fusion
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0021.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5541?
CVE-2019-5541 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5541?
To fix CVE-2019-5541, 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-2019-5541 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5541 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-2019-5541?
CVE-2019-5541 affects VMware Workstation and Fusion.
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