SB2025093039 - SUSE update for open-vm-tools 



SB2025093039 - SUSE update for open-vm-tools

Published: September 30, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025093039
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-41244)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the virtual machine. 

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local non-privileged user on the virtual machine can execute arbitrary  code with superuser privileges on the same virtual machine. 

Note, the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild since mid-October 2024.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.