VMware has released a Security Advisory on April 25, 2023, to address vulnerabilities found in the VMware Workstation Pro/Player 17.x and VMware Fusion 13.x versions earlier than 17.0.2 and 13.0.2, respectively. The exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Administrators are advised to review the provided web links and apply the necessary updates. Users are encouraged to install the security updates immediately to avoid exploitation of these vulnerabilities.
VMware has published a detailed Security Advisory (VMSA-2023-0008) with technical details and recommended mitigations to address the vulnerabilities. The advisory provides information on the vulnerabilities and the updates that have been released to address them.
It is recommended to keep software and systems up to date with the latest patches and updates to mitigate the risk of vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity awareness and proactive measures can help prevent successful cyber-attacks and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data.
