VMware (ESXi and Workstation) Data Breach

VMware (ESXi and Workstation) experienced a data breach that was reported on March 4, 2025. VMware ESXi and Workstation contain a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition vulnerability that leads to an out-of-bounds write. Successful exploitation enables an attacker with local admin

Key Facts

Organization
VMware (ESXi and Workstation)
Date Reported
March 4, 2025
Incident Type
unknown
Industry
Technology
Severity Score
5/10
Confidence Level
high

Source

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Understanding unknown Incidents

Data breaches can result in significant financial, operational, and reputational damage. Organizations should implement defense-in-depth strategies and maintain incident response capabilities.