VMware Workstation Player/Workstation Pro up to 14.1.5/15.0.2 on Windows COM Class access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in VMware Workstation Player and Workstation Pro up to 14.1.5/15.0.2 on Windows. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component COM Class Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-5512. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in VMware Workstation Player and Workstation Pro up to 14.1.5/15.0.2 on Windows (Virtualization Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component COM Class Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 03/14/2019. The weakness was released 03/14/2019 with Vmware as NEW: VMSA-2019-0002 - VMware Workstation update addresses elevation of privilege issues. as confirmed mailinglist post (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-5512 since 01/07/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371754 (VMware Workstation Pro/Player Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (VMSA-2019-0002)).

Upgrading to version 14.1.6 or 15.0.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (46601). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-131835. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Workstation Player/Workstation Pro 14.1.6/15.0.3

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03/20/2019 +6 days 🔍
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Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: NEW: VMSA-2019-0002 - VMware Workstation update addresses elevation of privilege issues.
Organization: Vmware
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-5512 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-5512
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131836
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2019 06:51
Updated: 10/26/2025 05:02
Changes: 03/20/2019 06:51 (64), 05/17/2020 10:31 (2), 08/01/2023 20:58 (4), 10/26/2025 05:02 (22)
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