7.1
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-22268

First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )

VMware Workstation and Fusion contain a heap buffer-overflow vulnerability in the Shader functionality. A malicious actor with non-administrative access to a virtual machine with 3D graphics enabled may be able to exploit this vulnerability to create a denial of service condition.

Credit: security@vmware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VMware Workstation and ESXi
VMware Fusion
All of
VMware Workstation and ESXi>=17.0.0<17.5.2
Microsoft Windows Operating System
All of
VMware Fusion>=13.0.0<13.5.2
macOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-22268?

    CVE-2024-22268 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service condition.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-22268?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-22268, users should update to the latest version of VMware Workstation or Fusion that addresses this security flaw.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-22268?

    CVE-2024-22268 affects users of VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion with 3D graphics enabled.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-22268?

    CVE-2024-22268 is a heap buffer-overflow vulnerability found in the shader functionality of VMware products.

  • Can CVE-2024-22268 be exploited by non-administrative users?

    Yes, a malicious actor with non-administrative access to a virtual machine can exploit CVE-2024-22268.

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