CVE-2026-41703
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Out-of-Bounds Read in VMware ESX Workstation and Fusion

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: VMware

Description
VMware ESX, Workstation, and Fusion contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. A malicious actor with VM deployment privileges could trigger an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to information disclosure or more likely a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition of the host process. On Workstation and Fusion, the impact of this vulnerability is restricted to information disclosure.

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Published
2026-07-30
Last Modified
2026-07-30
Generated
2026-07-30
AI Q&A
2026-07-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-41703
EUVD
EUVD-2026-51106

Affected Vendors & Products

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vmware esx *
vmware workstation *
vmware fusion *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in VMware ESX, Workstation, and Fusion. A malicious actor with VM deployment privileges could trigger this issue, leading to information disclosure or a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition on the host process. On Workstation and Fusion, the impact is limited to information disclosure.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to read sensitive data from memory or crash the host process, causing a DoS. The impact varies by product: ESX may face DoS or information disclosure, while Workstation and Fusion are limited to information disclosure.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from VMware to address the out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Ensure VM deployment privileges are restricted to authorized users only. Monitor for unusual host process behavior or crashes.

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