CVE-2019-5522

Name: CVE-2019-5522
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-06T19:29:00.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5522 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Tools for Windows update addresses an out of bounds read vulnerability in vm3dmp driver which is installed with vmtools in Windows guest machines. This issue is present in versions 10.2.x and 10.3.x prior to 10.3.10. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Tools for Windows update addresses an out of bounds read vulnerability in vm3dmp driver which is installed with vmtools in Windows guest machines. This issue is present in versions 10.2.x and 10.3.x prior to 10.3.10. A local attacker with non-administrative access to a Windows guest with VMware Tools installed may be able to leak kernel information or create a denial of service attack on the same Windows guest machine.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.50%

39.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Tools	>= 10.0.0, < 10.3.10

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108673Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0009.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108673Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0009.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5522?

How severe is CVE-2019-5522?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-5522 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5522?

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