CVE-2019-5513 : Security Advisory and Response

An information disclosure vulnerability has been identified in VMware Horizon Connection Server versions 7.x before 7.8, 7.5.x before 7.5.2, and 6.x before 6.2.8. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to the exposure of sensitive internal information.

Understanding CVE-2019-5513

This CVE pertains to an information disclosure vulnerability in VMware Horizon Connection Server.

What is CVE-2019-5513?

CVE-2019-5513 is an information disclosure vulnerability found in VMware Horizon Connection Server versions 7.x prior to 7.8, 7.5.x prior to 7.5.2, and 6.x prior to 6.2.8. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in the exposure of internal domain names, the internal name of the Connection Server, or the internal IP address of the gateway.

The Impact of CVE-2019-5513

The exploitation of this vulnerability could potentially lead to the exposure of sensitive internal information, posing a risk to the confidentiality of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-5513

This section provides technical details regarding the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in VMware Horizon Connection Server allows for the disclosure of internal domain names, the Connection Server's internal name, or the gateway's internal IP address upon successful exploitation.

Affected Systems and Versions

VMware Horizon Connection Server 7.x versions before 7.8
VMware Horizon Connection Server 7.5.x versions before 7.5.2
VMware Horizon Connection Server 6.x versions before 6.2.8

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by malicious actors to extract sensitive internal information from the affected VMware Horizon Connection Server instances.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-5513 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security patches provided by VMware to address the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities that could indicate exploitation of the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch VMware Horizon Connection Server to prevent future vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure to sensitive information.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that VMware Horizon Connection Server is regularly updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation.