CVE-2019-5535

Name: CVE-2019-5535
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-10T17:15:18.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5535 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Workstation and Fusion contain a network denial-of-service vulnerability due to improper handling of certain IPv6 packets. VMware has evaluated the severity of this issue to be in the Moderate severity range with a maximum CVSSv3 base score of 4.7.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workstation and Fusion contain a network denial-of-service vulnerability due to improper handling of certain IPv6 packets. VMware has evaluated the severity of this issue to be in the Moderate severity range with a maximum CVSSv3 base score of 4.7.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Fusion	>= 11.0.0, < 11.5.0
Vmware	Workstation	>= 15.0.0, < 15.5.0

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0014.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0014.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5535?

How severe is CVE-2019-5535?

CVE-2019-5535 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5535?

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