How severe is CVE-2024-22251?

CVE-2024-22251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-22251 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22251?

CVE-2024-22251 primarily affects Vmware Fusion. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22251?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-22251 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22251 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19820.

When was CVE-2024-22251 published?

CVE-2024-22251 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22251

CVE-2024-22251 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Fusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19820
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Vmware Fusion
Published: 2024-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the USB CCID (chip card interface device). A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machine may trigger an out-of-bounds read leading to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22251?: VMware Workstation and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the USB CCID (chip card interface device). A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machine may trigger an out-of-bounds read leading to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2024-22251?: CVE-2024-22251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-22251 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22251?: CVE-2024-22251 primarily affects Vmware Fusion. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22251?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-22251 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22251 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19820.
When was CVE-2024-22251 published?: CVE-2024-22251 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0005.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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