CVE-2025-22224
HIGHCVSS 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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