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Broadcom Patches VMware Flaws That Expose Hosts to Code Execution
Broadcom has patched a critical VMware flaw that lets attackers with local admin access on a virtual machine execute code on the host, thanks to an integer-overflow vulnerability in the VMXNET3 virtual network adapter. This bug, tracked as CVE-2026-59346, earned a near-perfect CVSS score of 9.3, highlighting the severity of the threat.
China APT Exploits VMware Flaw in Targeted Attacks
A recent investigation revealed that a suspected China-nexus APT group is actively exploiting a critical VMware vCenter vulnerability, CVE-2026-59310, to execute arbitrary code and deploy a backdoor, with ransomware seemingly used as a smokescreen to distract from the underlying intrusion. The attackers' true intentions appear to go beyond mere ransomware deployment.
VMware vCenter flaw exploited for reverse SSH access globally
A critical VMware vCenter flaw, CVE-2026-59310, is being exploited globally, with 361 Internet-connected systems across 47 countries already compromised. This severe vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, making swift action essential to prevent further breaches.
VMware vCenter Flaw Exploited Days After Disclosure
Within days of Broadcom's advisory, a critical VMware vCenter flaw, CVE-2026-59310, was exploited, putting 361 victim IP addresses across 47 countries at risk. This severe vulnerability allowed attackers to turn a logging service into a gateway to infiltrate operating systems worldwide.
Broadcom Disrupts VMware with Emergency Patches for Critical Flaws
Broadcom has just released emergency security patches to tackle critical flaws in VMware's vCenter, ESX, Workstation, and Fusion - and it's urging admins to act fast, treating affected systems as immediately vulnerable. Three critical vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-59309, CVE-2026-59310, and CVE-2026-47876, are among the five patched across these products and others that contain vCenter or ESX.
Broadcom Fixes VMware Flaws That Allow Auth Bypass and Code Execution
Broadcom has patched critical VMware vCenter flaws, including a severe authentication-bypass vulnerability that could let hackers gain unauthorized access to your system. This game-changing flaw, rated 9.8 in severity, can be exploited by malicious actors with network access to wreak havoc on your VMware environment.
Linux Rootkits Persist in Updated Forms
A single misstep with an over-privileged or poorly designed agent can quickly spiral into a serious incident, making the UK National Cyber Security Centre's warning feel alarmingly relevant. This urgency was underscored at Pwn2Own Berlin, where researchers exploited 47 zero-day flaws, raking in over $1.2 million in rewards.
Kyber Ransomware Targets Windows, VMware with Post-Quantum Encryption
Meet the Kyber Ransomware, a potent threat that targets both Windows and VMware environments with cutting-edge, post-quantum encryption. This sophisticated malware has been found to strike multiple systems at once, as seen in a March 2026 incident where two variants were deployed on the same network.