CVE-2019-5518

Name: CVE-2019-5518
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-01T21:30:43.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5518 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware ESXi (6.7 before ESXi670-201903001, 6.5 before ESXi650-201903001, 6.0 before ESXi600-201903001), Workstation (15.x before 15.0.4, 14.x before 14.1.7), Fusion (11.x before 11.0.3, 10.x before 10.1.6) contain an out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability in the virtual USB 1.1 UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface). Exploitation of this issue requires an attacker to have access to a virtual machine with a virtual USB controller present. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware ESXi (6.7 before ESXi670-201903001, 6.5 before ESXi650-201903001, 6.0 before ESXi600-201903001), Workstation (15.x before 15.0.4, 14.x before 14.1.7), Fusion (11.x before 11.0.3, 10.x before 10.1.6) contain an out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability in the virtual USB 1.1 UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface). Exploitation of this issue requires an attacker to have access to a virtual machine with a virtual USB controller present. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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, < 14.1.7
Vmware	Workstation	>= 15.0.0, < 15.0.4
Vmware	Esxi	6.0
Vmware	Esxi	6.5
Vmware	Esxi	6.7

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152290/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0005.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107541
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0005.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-421/
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152290/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0005.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107541
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0005.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-421/

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5518?

How severe is CVE-2019-5518?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-5518 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5518?

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