Insecure file handling in VMware Tools



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-22247
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 VMware Tools
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor VMware, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU108928

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22247

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure file handling. A local user can tamper with local files to trigger insecure file operations within that VM.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware Tools: 11.0.0 - 12.5.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25683


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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