Use-After-Free Vulnerability in VMware Sound Device
CVE-2019-5527

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
Esxi, Workstation, Fusion, Vmrc And Horizon Client
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2019

Summary

VMware products including ESXi, Workstation, Fusion, VMRC, and Horizon Client are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the virtual sound device component. This flaw can potentially allow an attacker to exploit the memory management flaws, leading to unintended behavior during sound playback operations. Users of these VMware products are advised to implement available updates and security measures to mitigate any possible risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

ESXi, Workstation, Fusion, VMRC and Horizon Client ESXi 6.7. 6.5, 6.0, Workstation 15.x, Fusion 11.x, VMRC 10.x and Horizon Client 5.x and prior

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0014...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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