Vulnerability Description
VMware Workstation (15.x prior to 15.5.1) and Horizon View Agent (7.10.x prior to 7.10.1 and 7.5.x prior to 7.5.4) contain a DLL hijacking vulnerability due to insecure loading of a DLL by Cortado Thinprint. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to escalate their privileges to administrator on a Windows machine where Workstation or View Agent is installed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Horizon View Agent | >= 7.5.0, < 7.5.4 |
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 15.0.0, < 15.5.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0023.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0023.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5539?
CVE-2019-5539 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). VMware Workstation (15.x prior to 15.5.1) and Horizon View Agent (7.10.x prior to 7.10.1 and 7.5.x prior to 7.5.4) contain a DLL hijacking vulnerability due to insecure loading of a DLL by Cortado Thi...
How severe is CVE-2019-5539?
CVE-2019-5539 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5539?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Horizon View Agent, Vmware Workstation, Microsoft Windows.