CVE-2024-22255: Information disclosure vulnerability

Published Mar 5, 2024
·
Updated

VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion contain an information disclosure vulnerability in the UHCI USB controller. A malicious actor with administrative access to a virtual machine may be able to exploit this issue to leak memory from the vmx process.

Affected Software

41 affected components
VMware ESXi
VMware Workstation
VMware Fusion
VMware Cloud Foundation>=4.0<=5.0
VMware Workstation>=17.0.0<17.5.1
VMware ESXi=7.0
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_1
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_1a
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_1b
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_1c
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_1d
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_1e
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_2
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_2a
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_2c
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_2d
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_2e
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_3
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_3c
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_3d
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_3e
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_3f
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_3g
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_3i
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_3j
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_3k
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_3l
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_3m
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_3n
VMware ESXi=7.0-update_3o
VMware ESXi=7.0.0-b
VMware ESXi=8.0
VMware ESXi=8.0-a
VMware ESXi=8.0-b
VMware ESXi=8.0-c
VMware ESXi=8.0-update_1
VMware ESXi=8.0-update_1a
VMware ESXi=8.0-update_1c
VMware ESXi=8.0-update_2
All of the following
VMware Fusion>=13.0.0<13.5.1
macOS

Event History

Mar 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Mar 6, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:39 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:40 PM
Mar 7, 2024
News Published
via The Register·07:30 AM
Mar 11, 2024
News Published
via The Register·07:35 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22255?

CVE-2024-22255 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2024-22255?

To mitigate CVE-2024-22255, ensure that you update VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion to the latest patched versions provided by VMware.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-22255?

CVE-2024-22255 affects users of VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion who allow administrative access to virtual machines.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-22255?

CVE-2024-22255 is an information disclosure vulnerability that can be exploited to leak sensitive memory data from the vmx process.

5

What should I do if I suspect exploitation of CVE-2024-22255?

If you suspect exploitation of CVE-2024-22255, immediately assess your environment for unauthorized access and update your VMware products without delay.

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