Number: AV21-294
Date: 22 June 2021
On 22 June 2021 VMware published a Security Advisory to address a vulnerability in the following products:
- VMware Tools for Windows – version 11.x.y and prior
- VMRC for Windows – version 12.x
- VMware App Volumes – versions 2.x and 4
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow for local privilege escalation.
The Cyber Centre encourages users and administrators to review the provided web link and apply the necessary updates.
VMware Security Advisory (VMSA-2021-0013)
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0013.html
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