CVE-2019-5541
Critical
Description
VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.5.1) and Fusion (11.x before 11.5.1) contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the e1000e virtual network adapter. Successful exploitation of this issue may lead to code execution on the host from the guest or may allow attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on their own VM.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Vmware Workstation
PublishedNov 20, 2019
First seenNov 20, 2019
How to fix
Update
- vmware workstation15.5.1 or later
- vmware fusion11.5.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vmware workstation | 15.0.0 ≤ v < 15.5.1 | 15.5.1 |
| vmware fusion | 11.0.0 ≤ v < 11.5.1 | 11.5.1 |
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