Vulnerability Description
VMware ESXi contains a null-pointer deference vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process only, may create a denial of service condition on the host.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | >= 4.2, < 4.3.1.1 |
| Vmware | Esxi | < 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0025.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0025.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-31681?
CVE-2022-31681 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). VMware ESXi contains a null-pointer deference vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process only, may create a denial of service condition on the host.
How severe is CVE-2022-31681?
CVE-2022-31681 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-31681?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Cloud Foundation, Vmware Esxi.