CVE-2019-5528
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.70%
Last modified
CVE-2019-5528 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware ESXi 6.5 suffers from partial denial of service vulnerability in hostd process. Patch ESXi650-201907201-UG for this issue is available.. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
VMware ESXi 6.5 suffers from partial denial of service vulnerability in hostd process. Patch ESXi650-201907201-UG for this issue is available.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Esxi | 6.5 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 6.7 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109130Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0011.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109130Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0011.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5528?
VMware ESXi 6.5 suffers from partial denial of service vulnerability in hostd process. Patch ESXi650-201907201-UG for this issue is available.
How severe is CVE-2019-5528?
CVE-2019-5528 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5528?
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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