CVE-2025-22224
First published: Tue Mar 04 2025(Updated: )
VMware ESXi, and Workstation contain a TOCTOU (Time-of-Check Time-of-Use) vulnerability that leads to an out-of-bounds write. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machine may exploit this issue to execute code as the virtual machine's VMX process running on the host.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware ESXi | ||
| VMware Workstation |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-22224?
CVE-2025-22224 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22224?
To mitigate CVE-2025-22224, update VMware ESXi and Workstation to the latest versions provided by VMware.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-22224?
CVE-2025-22224 affects users with local administrative privileges on VMware ESXi and Workstation.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-22224?
CVE-2025-22224 is a TOCTOU (Time-of-Check Time-of-Use) vulnerability leading to out-of-bounds write.
What could an attacker do by exploiting CVE-2025-22224?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-22224 could execute arbitrary code as the virtual machine's VMX process on the host.
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