CVE-2024-22268: High severity vmware workstation and esxi vulnerability

Published May 14, 2024
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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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
VMware Workstation
VMware Fusion
All of the following
VMware Workstation>=17.0.0<17.5.2
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
VMware Fusion>=13.0.0<13.5.2
macOS

Event History

May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:48 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via The Register·10:15 PM
News Published
via The Register·10:19 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-22268?

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

4

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.

5

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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