CVE-2025-22225 — VMware ESXi Arbitrary Write Vulnerability
2025-03-04 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] VMware ESXi contains an arbitrary write vulnerability. Successful exploitation allows an attacker with privileges within the VMX process to trigger an arbitrary kernel write leading to an escape of the sandbox.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | VMware |
| Product | ESXi |
| CWE | CWE-123 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2025-22225 |
| Date Added | 2025-03-04 |
| Due Date | 2025-03-25 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Known — this vulnerability has been leveraged in ransomware campaigns |
> MITIGATION
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due Date: 2025-03-25