CVE-2025-62624

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in AMD Pensando DPU Ionic Cloud Driver Allowing Privilege Escalation

Published May 13, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow in the ionic cloud driver for VMware ESXi could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Remediation

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Amd
Amd esxi 8.x And Esxi 9.x Hosts Using Amd-pensando Dpu Products
Vendors & Products Amd
Amd esxi 8.x And Esxi 9.x Hosts Using Amd-pensando Dpu Products
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Title Heap-based Buffer Overflow in AMD Pensando DPU Ionic Cloud Driver Allowing Privilege Escalation
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A heap-based buffer overflow in the ionic cloud driver for VMware ESXi could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
Weaknesses CWE-122
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H'}

Weaknesses

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
AMD
Published
Updated
May 14, 2026, 2:38 PM
Reserved
Oct 16, 2025, 8:46 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
May 13, 2026, 4:17 AM
Modified
Oct 7, 2026, 9:10 AM