CVE-2025-22224
CVSS v3
8.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
60.0 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2025-03-04
- Patch Due Date
- 2025-03-25
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2025-03-04
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-22224?
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.
Is CVE-2025-22224 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-22224 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 3/25/2025.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-22224?
CVE-2025-22224 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.2 (HIGH severity).
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