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CVE-2025-22225 is an arbitrary write vulnerability in VMware ESXi. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process can trigger an arbitrary kernel write, resulting in escape from the VMX sandbox into the ESXi kernel context. The flaw is part of a VM-escape attack path affecting ESXi and has been described as chainable with related ESXi issues involving HGFS and VMCI to move from a compromised guest VM toward hypervisor compromise. Successful exploitation breaks virtual machine isolation and enables execution beyond the guest boundary on the host.
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A VMware vulnerability mentioned only in historical advisory context as one of the March 2025 zero-days.
A VMware VM escape chain involving HGFS and VMCI interfaces that allows code execution on the hypervisor from a compromised guest VM.
A VMware ESXi vulnerability enabling sandbox escape via VMX-related flaws, reported by CISA as exploited in ransomware attacks.
A specific vulnerability in VMware ESXi that the newsletter states is being leveraged in active ransomware attacks.
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Every observed campaign linking this CVE to a named adversary.
Malware families riding this exploit, with evidence and IOCs.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
Community discussion across Reddit, Mastodon, and other social sources.