CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
VMware ESXi Arbitrary Write Vulnerability
March 4, 2025
March 25, 2025
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description
VMware ESXi contains an arbitrary write vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process may trigger an arbitrary kernel write leading to an escape of the sandbox.
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name |
|---|---|
|
CWE-123 |
Write-what-where Condition |