CVE-2019-5543

Description

For VMware Horizon Client for Windows (5.x and prior before 5.3.0), VMware Remote Console for Windows (10.x before 11.0.0), VMware Workstation for Windows (15.x before 15.5.2) the folder containing configuration files for the VMware USB arbitration service was found to be writable by all users. A local user on the system where the software is installed may exploit this issue to run commands as any user.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0004.html	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5543?: CVE-2019-5543 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5543?: To fix CVE-2019-5543, 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-2019-5543 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5543 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-2019-5543?: CVE-2019-5543 affects VMware VMware Horizon Client for Windows, VMware VMware Remote Console for Windows, VMware VMware Workstation for Windows.

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Description

Category

CWE-732 – Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

References

Frequently Asked Questions