Vulnerability Description
VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.0.3, 14.x before 14.1.6) running on Windows does not handle paths appropriately. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow the path to the VMX executable, on a Windows host, to be hijacked by a non-administrator leading to elevation of privilege.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.6 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5511?
CVE-2019-5511 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.0.3, 14.x before 14.1.6) running on Windows does not handle paths appropriately. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow the path to the VMX executable, on a...
How severe is CVE-2019-5511?
CVE-2019-5511 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5511?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation, Microsoft Windows.