Vulnerability Description
VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion contain a use-after-free vulnerability in the UHCI USB controller. 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. On ESXi, the exploitation is contained within the VMX sandbox whereas, on Workstation and Fusion, this may lead to code execution on the machine where Workstation or Fusion is installed.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | >= 4.0, <= 5.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 17.0.0, < 17.5.1 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 7.0 |
| Vmware | Fusion | >= 13.0.0, < 13.5.1 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0006.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0006.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-22253?
CVE-2024-22253 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion contain a use-after-free vulnerability in the UHCI USB controller. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machine may exploit this iss...
How severe is CVE-2024-22253?
CVE-2024-22253 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-22253?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Cloud Foundation, Vmware Workstation, Vmware Esxi, Vmware Fusion, Apple Macos.