Vulnerability Description
VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.5.1) and Fusion (11.x before 11.5.1) contain a denial-of-service vulnerability in the RPC handler. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to create a denial-of-service condition on their own VM.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Fusion | >= 11.0.0, < 11.5.1 |
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 15.0.0, < 15.5.1 |
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-2019-5542?
CVE-2019-5542 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 a denial-of-service vulnerability in the RPC handler. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with nor...
How severe is CVE-2019-5542?
CVE-2019-5542 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-2019-5542?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Fusion, Vmware Workstation.