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CVE-2021-22042

VMware ESXi contains an unauthorized access vulnerability due to VMX having access to settingsd authorization tickets. A malicious actor with privileges within the VMX process only, may be able to access settingsd service running as a high privileged user.

Severity
High 7.8
Published
16 Feb 2022
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
VMware ESXiServers and applications · cpe:o:vmware:esxi
  • Version 7.0-update_1
  • Version 7.0-update_2
  • Version 7.0-update_3

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22042
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-22042