CVE-2025-62624: Buffer Overflow
Published May 13, 2026
·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 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-2025-62624?
CVE-2025-62624 is a critical vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-62624?
To remediate CVE-2025-62624, update your VMware ESXi to the latest patched version provided by VMware.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2025-62624?
CVE-2025-62624 affects users of VMware ESXi with the ionic cloud driver installed.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-62624?
CVE-2025-62624 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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What could an attacker achieve using CVE-2025-62624?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-62624 could achieve privilege escalation, potentially allowing for arbitrary code execution.