CVE-2019-5515

Name: CVE-2019-5515
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-02T15:29:00.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5515 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.0.3, 14.x before 14.1.6) and Fusion (11.x before 11.0.3, 10.x before 10.1.6) updates address an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the e1000 and e1000e virtual network adapters. Exploitation of this issue may lead to code execution on the host from the guest but it is more likely to result in a denial of service of the guest.. EPSS estimates a 4.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.0.3, 14.x before 14.1.6) and Fusion (11.x before 11.0.3, 10.x before 10.1.6) updates address an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the e1000 and e1000e virtual network adapters. Exploitation of this issue may lead to code execution on the host from the guest but it is more likely to result in a denial of service of the guest.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.24%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Fusion	>= 10.0.0, < 10.1.6
Vmware	Fusion	>= 11.0.0, < 11.0.3
Vmware	Workstation	>= 14.0.0, < 14.1.6
Vmware	Workstation	>= 15.0.0, < 15.0.3

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152290/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0005.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107634Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0005.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-306/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-516/
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152290/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0005.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107634Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0005.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-306/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-516/

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5515?

How severe is CVE-2019-5515?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-5515 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5515?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST