PT-2026-22146 · Vmware · Vmware Workstation

Published 2026-02-26 · Updated 2026-02-27 · CVE-2026-22716

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.0

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions VMware Workstation versions 25H1 and below

Description A flaw exists in VMware Workstation that could allow a user with limited access within a guest virtual machine to disrupt the host system. Specifically, an out-of-bounds write issue can lead to the termination of certain Workstation processes. Additionally, an out-of-bounds read issue may allow for limited information disclosure from the host machine where VMware Workstation is running.

Recommendations Update VMware Workstation to a version newer than 25H1.

Fix

Out of bounds Read

Memory Corruption

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

CWE-787

Related Identifiers

BDU:2026-05742

CVE-2026-22716

Affected Products

Vmware Workstation

References · 7

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22716 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2026-05742 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/2027484948047733105 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/CVEtracker/46009 · Telegram Post
• https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36986 · Note
• https://twitter.com/autumn_good_35/status/2026934189753500027 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/2027466582574965004 · Twitter Post