CVE-2025-22225

Known Exploited

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.

Categories

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 4.70% Top 15%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory broadcom.com
Affected: n/a VMware ESXi
Affected: n/a VMware Cloud Foundation
Affected: n/a VMware Telco Cloud Platform
Affected: n/a VMware Telco Cloud Infrastructure
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25390 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22225?
CVE-2025-22225 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-22225?
To fix CVE-2025-22225, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-22225 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2025-22225 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-22225?
CVE-2025-22225 affects n/a VMware ESXi, n/a VMware Cloud Foundation, n/a VMware Telco Cloud Platform, n/a VMware Telco Cloud Infrastructure.
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