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CVE-2019-5526

7.8 · HIGH

VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.1.0) contains a DLL hijacking issue because some DLL files are improperly loaded by the application.

Published May 15, 2019CWE-427EPSS 9.03%

Overview

CVE-2019-5526 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 15, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.1.0) contains a DLL hijacking issue because some DLL files are improperly loaded by the application. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to escalate their privileges to administrator on a windows host where Workstation is installed.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/152946/VMware-Workstation-DLL-Hijacking.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/108333Refwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0007.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/152946/VMware-Workstation-DLL-Hijacking.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/108333Refwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0007.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5526?

CVE-2019-5526 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 15, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-5526?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-5526?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-5526?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2019-5526 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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