Vulnerability Description
VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.5.1) and Fusion (11.x before 11.5.1) contain an information disclosure vulnerability in vmnetdhcp. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow an attacker on a guest VM to disclose sensitive information by leaking memory from the host process.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 15.0.0, < 15.5.1 |
| Vmware | Fusion | >= 11.0.0, < 11.5.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0021.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0021.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5540?
CVE-2019-5540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.5.1) and Fusion (11.x before 11.5.1) contain an information disclosure vulnerability in vmnetdhcp. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow an attacker on a g...
How severe is CVE-2019-5540?
CVE-2019-5540 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5540?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Workstation, Vmware Fusion, Apple Mac Os X.