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VMware Releases Security Advisory VMSA-2008-0018 and Updates VMSA-2008-0016.1

VMware has released Security Advisory VMSA-2008-0018VMSA-2008-0018 and has updated Security Advisory VMSA-2008-0016.1VMSA-2008-0016.1 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to conduct directory traversal attacks, operate with escalated privileges, or obtain sensitive information.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisories VMSA-2008-0018VMSA-2008-0018 and VMSA-2008-0016.1VMSA-2008-0016.1 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risks.

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