VMware Releases Security Update for VMware Workstation and Horizon Client for Windows
Scheduled update addresses denial-of-service vulnerability
Summary
Scheduled update addresses denial-of-service vulnerability
Affected platforms
The following platforms are known to be affected:
Threat details
Introduction
VMware has released a security advisory for a vulnerability found in VMware Workstation and Horizon Client for Windows. An attacker with access to a virtual machine or remote desktop could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service in the Thinprint service and take control of an affected system.
Remediation advice
Affected organisations are encouraged to review VMware security advisories VMSA-2022-0002 and apply any relevant updates.
CVE Vulnerabilities
Last edited: 19 January 2022 11:11 am