CVE-2024-22254
CVE-2024-22254 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Cloud Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19823
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Vmware Cloud Foundation
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
VMware ESXi contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process may trigger an out-of-bounds write leading to an escape of the sandbox.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-22254?
- VMware ESXi contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process may trigger an out-of-bounds write leading to an escape of the sandbox.
- How severe is CVE-2024-22254?
- CVE-2024-22254 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-22254 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-22254?
- CVE-2024-22254 primarily affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. In total, 35 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-22254?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-22254 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-22254 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19823.
- When was CVE-2024-22254 published?
- CVE-2024-22254 was published on 2024-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (35)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_1b:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_1c:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_1d:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_1e:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_2a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_2c:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_2d:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_2e:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_3c:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_3d:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_3e:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_3f:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_3g:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_3i:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_3j:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_3k:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_3l:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_3m:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_3n:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0:update_3o:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:7.0.0:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:8.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:8.0:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:8.0:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:8.0:c:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:8.0:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:8.0:update_1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:8.0:update_1c:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:8.0:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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