Heap Overflow Vulnerability in VMware ESXi and Workstation Products

CVE-2021-22045

What is CVE-2021-22045?

A heap overflow vulnerability exists in VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion related to CD-ROM device emulation. Malicious actors with access to a vulnerable virtual machine could exploit this flaw, potentially leading to code execution on the hypervisor. Products affected include VMware ESXi versions 7.0, 6.7 (prior to ESXi670-202111101-SG), 6.5 (prior to ESXi650-202110101-SG), VMware Workstation 16.2.0, and VMware Fusion 12.2.0, emphasizing the need for prompt updates and security measures.

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