CVE-2022-31681
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2022-31681 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware ESXi contains a null-pointer deference vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process only, may create a denial of service condition on the host.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
VMware ESXi contains a null-pointer deference vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process only, may create a denial of service condition on the host.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | >= 4.2, < 4.3.1.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.4 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.4.1 |
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | 4.4.1.1 |
| Vmware | Esxi | < 7.0 |
| Vmware | Esxi | 7.0 |
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0025.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0025.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-31681?
VMware ESXi contains a null-pointer deference vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process only, may create a denial of service condition on the host.
How severe is CVE-2022-31681?
CVE-2022-31681 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31681?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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