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HIGH · 7.9

CVE-2024-22254

VMware ESXi contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process may trigger an out-of-bounds write leading to an escape of the sandbox.

Vulnerability Description

VMware ESXi contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process may trigger an out-of-bounds write leading to an escape of the sandbox.

CVSS Score

7.9

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
VmwareCloud Foundation>= 4.0, <= 5.0
VmwareEsxi7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-22254?

CVE-2024-22254 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.9 (HIGH). VMware ESXi contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process may trigger an out-of-bounds write leading to an escape of the sandbox.

How severe is CVE-2024-22254?

CVE-2024-22254 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-22254?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Cloud Foundation, Vmware Esxi.