Vulnerability identifier: #VU22408

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5518

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware Fusion
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software
VMware Workstation
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software
VMware ESXi
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the virtual USB 1.1 UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface). An attacker with physical access to a virtual machine with a virtual USB controller present can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 10.0 - 11.0.2

VMware Workstation: 14.0 - 15.0.3

VMware ESXi: 6.0 - 6.7

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0005.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.