VMware ESXi Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
CVE-2024-22254
Key Information:
- Vendor
VMware
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 5 March 2024
What is CVE-2024-22254?
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in VMware ESXi, specifically affecting the VMX process. This flaw allows a malicious actor with certain privileges to exploit the vulnerability, which may result in an escape from the sandbox environment. By manipulating memory effectively, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code outside the intended execution flow, compromising the integrity and security of the virtualized environment. Organizations using VMware ESXi should assess their systems and apply necessary patches to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)
VMware Cloud Foundation 5.x
VMware Cloud Foundation 4.x
VMware ESXi 8.0
References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved