CVE-2026-41703
Out-of-bounds read vulnerability
Description
VMware ESX, Workstation, and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. A malicious actor with VM deployment privileges could trigger an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to information disclosure or more likely a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition of the host process. On Workstation and Fusion, the impact of this vulnerability is restricted to information disclosure.
INFO
Published Date :
July 30, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 30, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-41703
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | dcf2e128-44bd-42ed-91e8-88f912c1401d | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches when available.
- Restrict VM deployment privileges to trusted users.
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-2026-41703.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/38017 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-41703 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-41703
weaknesses.
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The following list is the news that have been mention
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CVE-2026-41703 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 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-41703', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-30T15:08:36.980484Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'VMware', 'product': 'Cloud Foundation', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '9.1.x.x'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '9.0.x.x'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.x', 'lessThan': '5.2.3', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'VMware', 'product': 'vSphere Foundation', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '9.1.x.x'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '9.0.x.x'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'VMware', 'product': 'ESX', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '9.1.x.x', 'lessThan': 'ESXi-9.1.0.0-25370933', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '9.0.x.x', 'lessThan': 'ESXi-9.0.2.0100-25595025', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.0', 'lessThan': 'ESXi80U3i-25205845', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'VMware', 'product': 'Workstation', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '25H2', 'lessThan': '26H1', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'VMware', 'product': 'Fusion', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '25H2', 'lessThan': '26H1', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'VMware', 'product': 'Telco Cloud Platform', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.1.x'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.0.x'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description VMware ESX, Workstation, and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. A malicious actor with VM deployment privileges could trigger an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to information disclosure or more likely a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition of the host process. On Workstation and Fusion, the impact of this vulnerability is restricted to information disclosure. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/38017