CVE-2019-5526

Name: CVE-2019-5526
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-15T16:29:00.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5526 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.1.0) contains a DLL hijacking issue because some DLL files are improperly loaded by the application. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to escalate their privileges to administrator on a windows host where Workstation is installed.. EPSS estimates a 9.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.1.0) contains a DLL hijacking issue because some DLL files are improperly loaded by the application. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with normal user privileges to escalate their privileges to administrator on a windows host where Workstation is installed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.03%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Workstation	>= 15.0.0, < 15.1.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152946/VMware-Workstation-DLL-Hijacking.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108333Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0007.htmlVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152946/VMware-Workstation-DLL-Hijacking.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108333Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0007.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5526?

How severe is CVE-2019-5526?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-5526 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5526?

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