PT-2019-4011 · Vmware+1 · Vmware Fusion+2

Published 2019-11-12 · Updated 2019-11-25 · CVE-2019-5541

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.1

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions VMware Workstation versions 15.x before 15.5.1 VMware Fusion versions 11.x before 11.5.1

Description The issue is related to 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. The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

Recommendations For VMware Workstation versions 15.x before 15.5.1, update to version 15.5.1 or later to resolve the issue. For VMware Fusion versions 11.x before 11.5.1, update to version 11.5.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the e1000e virtual network adapter until a patch is available.

Fix

DoS

Memory Corruption

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Related Identifiers

BDU:2019-04542

CVE-2019-5541

ZDI-19-988

Affected Products

Vmware Fusion

Vmware Workstation

E1000E

References · 5

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2019-04542 · Security Note
• https://vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0021.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-988 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-5541 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-5541 · Vendor Advisory