Debian update for open-vm-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
 Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

open-vm-tools (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

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

Update open-vm-tools package to version 2:12.2.0-1+deb12u3.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

open-vm-tools (Debian package): before 2:12.2.0-1+deb12u3

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2025/msg00082.html


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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