CVE-2024-22273: The storage controllers on VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion have out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability. A

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADEUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2024-22273 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting cloud foundation, workstation, esxi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The storage controllers on VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion have out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to a virtual machine with storage controllers enabled may exploit this issue to create a denial of service condition or execute code on the hypervisor from a virtual machine in conjunction with other issues.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125, CWE-787
Published	2024-05-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VMware · Vendor: vmware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-21 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vmware cloud foundation UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.0 and < 5.1.1

Fixed in: 5.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cloud-foundation || rpm -q cloud-foundation || cloud-foundation --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cloud-foundation

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cloud-foundation

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cloud-foundation sudo apt install cloud-foundation=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold cloud-foundation

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cloud-foundation sudo dnf downgrade cloud-foundation-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cloud-foundation

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

vmware workstation UPGRADE

Affected: >= 17.0.0 and < 17.5.1

Fixed in: 17.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 17.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy workstation || rpm -q workstation || workstation --version

2. UPGRADE to 17.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade workstation

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade workstation

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 17.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison workstation sudo apt install workstation=<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold workstation

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list workstation sudo dnf downgrade workstation-<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add workstation

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

vmware esxi MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0 · 7.0 beta · 7.0 update_1 · 7.0 update_1a · 7.0 update_1b · 7.0 update_1c · 7.0 update_1d · 7.0 update_1e

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

vmware fusion UPGRADE

Affected: >= 13.0.0 and < 13.5.1

Fixed in: 13.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fusion || rpm -q fusion || fusion --version

2. UPGRADE to 13.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fusion

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fusion

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 13.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fusion sudo apt install fusion=<VERSION_BEFORE_13.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold fusion

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fusion sudo dnf downgrade fusion-<VERSION_BEFORE_13.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fusion

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-22273?

cloud foundation: upgrade to 5.1.1; workstation: upgrade to 17.5.1; esxi: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-22273 being exploited?

CVE-2024-22273 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-22273 affect?

CVE-2024-22273 affects cloud foundation, workstation, esxi. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The storage controllers on VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion have out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to a virtual machine with storage controllers enabled may exploit this issue to create a denial of se

How urgent is CVE-2024-22273?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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