ESXi Host PSOD executing xrstor64 due to World_Handle memory corruption
Article ID: 448960
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Products
VMware vSphere ESXi
Issue/Introduction
An ESXi host encounters a PSOD with #GP when executing the xrstor64 instruction.
- Here is a similar screenshot for the PSOD:
Environment
VMware ESXi 8.0.3
Cause
Memory corruption in the World_Handle data structure caused by an invalid DMA transfer overwriting memory regions with non-kernel data patterns.
Resolution
Contact the hardware vendor to investigate further on this issue.
Workaround: Reboot the host and verify system stability.
Additional Information
Update the ESXi host BIOS, controller firmware, and associated hardware drivers to versions verified on the Broadcom Compatibility Guide.
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