CVE-2025-22225 - VMware ESXi Arbitrary Write Vulnerability
Project:VMware
Product:ESXi
Date Added:2025-03-04Due Date:2025-03-25
Vulnerability Name
VMware ESXi Arbitrary Write Vulnerability
Description
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.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Known
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.
Additional Notes
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25390
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22225
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