VMware Workstation/Fusion 9.0.1 Network Packet denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in VMware Workstation and Fusion. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Network Packet Handler. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-22715. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware Workstation and Fusion. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part of the component Network Packet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

VMWare Workstation and Fusion contain a logic flaw in the management of network packets.  Known attack vectors: A malicious actor with administrative privileges on a Guest VM may be able to interrupt or intercept network connections of other Guest VM's.  Resolution: To remediate CVE-2026-22715 please upgrade to VMware Workstation or Fusion Version 25H2U1

The advisory is shared for download at support.broadcom.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-22715 since 01/09/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be done within the local network. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 25H2U1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Workstation/Fusion 25H2U1

Timelineinfo

01/09/2026 CVE reserved
02/26/2026 +48 days Advisory disclosed
02/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: support.broadcom.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-22715 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-22715
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348036
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 02/26/2026 21:29
Changes: 02/26/2026 21:29 (65)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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