Vulnerability identifier: #VU22411

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5514

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware Fusion
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to certain unauthenticated APIs accessible through a web socket. A remote attacker can trick the host user to execute a JavaScript to perform unauthorized functions on the guest machine where VMware Tools is installed and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Fusion: 11.0.0 - 11.0.2

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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