CVE-2019-5520 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-5520, an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion products. Find out how to mitigate the issue and prevent unauthorized access to information.
VMware has released updates for ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion to address an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized access to information. This vulnerability requires an attacker to have access to a virtual machine with 3D graphics enabled. Users can mitigate the issue by disabling the 3D-acceleration feature.
Understanding CVE-2019-5520
This CVE involves an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion, potentially allowing unauthorized access to information.
What is CVE-2019-5520?
CVE-2019-5520 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in VMware products that could be exploited by attackers with access to a virtual machine with 3D graphics enabled.
The Impact of CVE-2019-5520
The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the affected VMware products.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-5520
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability in VMware products.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue that affects VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion.
Affected Systems and Versions
- ESXi versions 6.7 before ESXi670-201904101-SG and 6.5 before ESXi650-201903001
- Workstation versions 15.x before 15.0.3 and 14.x before 14.1.6
- Fusion versions 11.x before 11.0.3 and 10.x before 10.1.6
Exploitation Mechanism
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker needs access to a virtual machine with 3D graphics enabled.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-5520 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable the 3D-acceleration feature in affected VMware products.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update VMware products to the latest versions.
- Implement strong access controls and monitoring mechanisms.
Patching and Updates
Apply the following updates to mitigate the vulnerability:
- ESXi: Update to versions ESXi670-201904101-SG or ESXi650-201903001
- Workstation: Update to versions 15.0.3 or 14.1.6
- Fusion: Update to versions 11.0.3 or 10.1.6