CVE-2025-22225 — VMware ESXi Arbitrary Write Vulnerability
Severity: Critical · Kind: Vulnerability
What it is
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Who this affects
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What to do
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From the source
VMware ESXi. VMware ESXi contains an arbitrary write vulnerability. Successful exploitation allows an attacker with privileges within the VMX process to trigger an arbitrary kernel write leading to an escape of the sandbox. Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability facts
- CVE
- CVE-2025-22225
- On CISA KEV since
- 2025-03-04
- Ransomware use
- Known
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