CVE-2019-5543
High
Description
For VMware Horizon Client for Windows (5.x and prior before 5.3.0), VMware Remote Console for Windows (10.x before 11.0.0), VMware Workstation for Windows (15.x before 15.5.2) the folder containing configuration files for the VMware USB arbitration service was found to be writable by all users. A local user on the system where the software is installed may exploit this issue to run commands as any user.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Vmware Horizon Client
PublishedMar 16, 2020
First seenMar 16, 2020
How to fix
Update
- vmware horizon_client5.3.0 or later
- vmware remote_console11.0.0 or later
- vmware workstation15.5.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vmware horizon_client | 5.0.0 ≤ v < 5.3.0 | 5.3.0 |
| vmware remote_console | 10.0.0 ≤ v < 11.0.0 | 11.0.0 |
| vmware workstation | 15.0.0 ≤ v < 15.5.2 | 15.5.2 |
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