How severe is CVE-2024-22273?

CVE-2024-22273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22273?

CVE-2024-22273 primarily affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. In total, 38 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22273?

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-2024-22273 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22273 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19836.

When was CVE-2024-22273 published?

CVE-2024-22273 was published on 2024-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22273

CVE-2024-22273 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Cloud Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19836
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Vmware Cloud Foundation
Published: 2024-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The storage controllers on VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion have out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to a virtual machine with storage controllers enabled may exploit this issue to create a denial of service condition or execute code on the hypervisor from a virtual machine in conjunction with other issues.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22273?: The storage controllers on VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion have out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to a virtual machine with storage controllers enabled may exploit this issue to create a denial of service condition or execute code on the hypervisor from a virtual machine in conjunction with other issues.
How severe is CVE-2024-22273?: CVE-2024-22273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22273?: CVE-2024-22273 primarily affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. In total, 38 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22273?: 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-2024-22273 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22273 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19836.
When was CVE-2024-22273 published?: CVE-2024-22273 was published on 2024-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24308

Affected products (38)

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