CVE-2025-62623: Buffer Overflow

Published May 13, 2026
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Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow in the ionic cloud driver for VMware ESXi could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
VMware Ionic cloud driver for VMware ESXi

Event History

May 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:58 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-62623?

CVE-2025-62623 has a severity rating that indicates it allows for potential privilege escalation through a heap-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-62623?

To fix CVE-2025-62623, you should apply the latest security patches provided by VMware for the Ionic cloud driver.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-62623 have on affected systems?

CVE-2025-62623 could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to gain elevated privileges on the affected systems.

4

Which versions of VMware Ionic cloud driver for VMware ESXi are affected by CVE-2025-62623?

CVE-2025-62623 affects the VMware Ionic cloud driver for VMware ESXi, but specific version details should be referenced from VMware's release notes.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2025-62623?

Currently, it is recommended to upgrade to the patched version of the VMware Ionic cloud driver as the best mitigation against CVE-2025-62623.

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