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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | VMware Workstation | VMware Workstation (15.x before 15.1.0) | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- VMware Workstation 15.1.0 - DLL Hijacking EDB-46851 · local · May 16, 2019 · verified
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