Vulnerability Description
VMware ESXi (6.7 before ESXi670-201903001, 6.5 before ESXi650-201903001, 6.0 before ESXi600-201903001), Workstation (15.x before 15.0.4, 14.x before 14.1.7), Fusion (11.x before 11.0.3, 10.x before 10.1.6) contain an out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability in the virtual USB 1.1 UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface). Exploitation of this issue requires an attacker to have access to a virtual machine with a virtual USB controller present. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Fusion | >= 10.0.0, < 10.1.6 |
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 14.0.0, < 14.1.7 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152290/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0005.hThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107541
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0005.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-421/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152290/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0005.hThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107541
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0005.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-421/
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5518?
CVE-2019-5518 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). VMware ESXi (6.7 before ESXi670-201903001, 6.5 before ESXi650-201903001, 6.0 before ESXi600-201903001), Workstation (15.x before 15.0.4, 14.x before 14.1.7), Fusion (11.x before 11.0.3, 10.x before 10...
How severe is CVE-2019-5518?
CVE-2019-5518 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5518?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Fusion, Vmware Workstation, Vmware Esxi.