Vulnerability Description
VMware ESXi, and Workstation contain a TOCTOU (Time-of-Check Time-of-Use) vulnerability that leads to an out-of-bounds write. 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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Esxi | 7.0 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | - |
| Vmware | Telco Cloud Infrastructure | 2.2 |
| Vmware | Telco Cloud Platform | 2.0 |
| Vmware | Workstation | >= 17.0, < 17.6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/conVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-22224?
CVE-2025-22224 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). VMware ESXi, and Workstation contain a TOCTOU (Time-of-Check Time-of-Use) vulnerability that leads to an out-of-bounds write. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machin...
How severe is CVE-2025-22224?
CVE-2025-22224 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-2025-22224?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Esxi, Vmware Cloud Foundation, Vmware Telco Cloud Infrastructure, Vmware Telco Cloud Platform, Vmware Workstation.