CVE-2025-22225 - VMware ESXi Arbitrary Write Vulnerability

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?

Unknown

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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