SB2025032555 - Privilege escalation in VMware Tools for Windows
Published: March 25, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025032555
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22230)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local unprivileged user can escalate privileges on the affected VM.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.