CVE-2025-22226
First published: Tue Mar 04 2025(Updated: )
VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion contain an information disclosure vulnerability due to an out-of-bounds read in HGFS. A malicious actor with administrative privileges to a virtual machine may be able to exploit this issue to leak memory from the vmx process.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware ESXi | ||
| VMware Workstation | ||
| VMware Fusion Pro |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-22226?
CVE-2025-22226 is considered a critical vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22226?
To mitigate CVE-2025-22226, update to the latest patched version of VMware ESXi, Workstation, or Fusion as recommended by VMware.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-22226?
CVE-2025-22226 affects users of VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion who have administrative privileges to a virtual machine.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-22226?
CVE-2025-22226 is an information disclosure vulnerability caused by an out-of-bounds read in the HGFS component.
Can CVE-2025-22226 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2025-22226 requires administrative access to a vulnerable virtual machine for exploitation.
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