VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion contain an integer-overflow vulnerability in the VMXNET3 virtual network adapter. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machine with VMXNET3 virtual network adapter may exploit this issue to execute code on the host. Non VMXNET3 virtual adapters are not affected by this issue.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 9.3
- CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vmsa 2025 0013 | — | Upgrade VMware ESXi 7.0.0 to build number 24784741Upgrade VMware ESXi 8.0.0 to build number 24789317Upgrade VMware ESXi 8.0.3 to build number 24784735 | Jul 23, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
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