CVE-2025-22224

HIGH

CVSS v3

8.2

HIGH

EPSS Score

60.0%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

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.

Technical Details

Published
3/4/2025

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?

Active exploitation of CVE-2025-22224 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 60.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-22224?

CVE-2025-22224 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.2 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2025-22224 affecting your environment?

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