Vulnerability Description
VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.0.3, 14.x before 14.1.6) running on Windows does not handle COM classes appropriately. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow hijacking of COM classes used by the VMX process, on a Windows host, 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-2019-5512?
CVE-2019-5512 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 COM classes appropriately. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow hijacking of COM classes used ...
How severe is CVE-2019-5512?
CVE-2019-5512 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-2019-5512?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation, Microsoft Windows.