VMware Tools CVE-2019-5522 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:108673

CVE-2019-5522 |

Info

VMware Tools CVE-2019-5522 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 108673
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2019-5522
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jun 06 2019 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 06 2019 12:00AM
Credit: ChenNan and RanchoIce of Tencent ZhanluLab
Vulnerable: VMWare Tools 10.3
VMWare Tools 10.0.6
VMWare Tools 10.0.5
VMWare Tools 10.1.10.6082533
VMWare Tools 10.1.0
VMWare Tools 10.0.9
VMWare Tools 10.0.0.3000743
VMWare Tools 10.0
Not Vulnerable: VMWare Tools 10.3.10

Discussion

VMware Tools CVE-2019-5522 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

VMware Tools is prone to an local information-disclosure vulnerability.

Exploiting this issue may allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause a denial-of-service condition.

VMware Tools versions 10.x are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

VMware Tools CVE-2019-5522 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

VMware Tools CVE-2019-5522 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

VMware Tools CVE-2019-5522 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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