#VU108928 Input validation error in VMware Tools - CVE-2025-22247

Vulnerability identifier: #VU108928

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VMware Tools
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

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

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

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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.