CVE-2024-22252
VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion XHCI USB Controller Use-After-Free Code Execution
Description
VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion contain a use-after-free vulnerability in the XHCI USB controller. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machine may exploit this issue to execute code as the virtual machine's VMX process running on the host. On ESXi, the exploitation is contained within the VMX sandbox whereas, on Workstation and Fusion, this may lead to code execution on the machine where Workstation or Fusion is installed.
INFO
Published Date :
March 5, 2024, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2024, 8:55 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
6.0
Exploitability Score :
2.5
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-22252 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-22252
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-22252.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0006.html | |
| https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0006.html |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
CVE-2024-22252 VMware ESXi, Workstation RCE on HOST CVE-2024-22254
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CVE-2024-22252 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0006.html -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 05, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion contain a use-after-free vulnerability in the XHCI USB controller. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges on a virtual machine may exploit this issue to execute code as the virtual machine's VMX process running on the host. On ESXi, the exploitation is contained within the VMX sandbox whereas, on Workstation and Fusion, this may lead to code execution on the machine where Workstation or Fusion is installed. Added Reference VMware https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0006.html [No types assigned] Added CVSS V3.1 VMware AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-22252 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-22252
weaknesses.