VMware Releases Security Updates for Tools and Workstation

VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting Tools 10 and Workstation 15. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.

Threat ID:: CC-3086
Category:
Threat Severity:: Medium
Threat Vector:
Published:: 10 June 2019 12:00 AM

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Summary

VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting Tools 10 and Workstation 15. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

VMware Workstation Pro & Player

VMware Tools for Windows - Versions prior to 10.3.10

VMware Workstation Pro/Player for Linux - Versions prior to 15.1.0

Threat details

Remediation steps

Type	Step
	Users and administrators are encouraged to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2019-0009 and apply the necessary updates.

Last edited: 14 February 2020 2:52 pm