Database/Kernel, userspace & hypervisor
VMware ESXi / Workstation / Fusion: Integer overflow in the VMXNET3 virtual NIC
CVE-2025-41236Kernel, userspace & hypervisorcurated
Impact
Integer overflow in the VMXNET3 virtual NIC - VM escape to host code execution (Pwn2Own Berlin 2025)
Who can reach it
Tenant VM guest
What to do
ESXi patch + host reboot with evacuation. VMXNET3 is the default adapter, so there is no practical configuration mitigation
References
This entry is curated: imported from vendor advisories with machine assistance, not yet individually verified. Confirm against your vendor's advisory before acting, and report anything wrong.