Packages
- open-vm-tools - Open VMware Tools for virtual machines hosted on VMware
Details
It was discovered that Open VM Tools incorrectly handled certain file
operations. An attacker in a guest could use this issue to perform insecure
file operations and possibly elevate privileges in the guest.
It was discovered that Open VM Tools incorrectly handled certain file
operations. An attacker in a guest could use this issue to perform insecure
file operations and possibly elevate privileges in the guest.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.04 plucky | open-vm-tools – 2:12.5.0-1ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 24.10 oracular | open-vm-tools – 2:12.4.5-1ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 24.04 noble | open-vm-tools – 2:12.4.5-1~ubuntu0.24.04.2 | ||
| 22.04 jammy | open-vm-tools – 2:12.3.5-3~ubuntu0.22.04.2 | ||
| 20.04 focal | open-vm-tools – 2:11.3.0-2ubuntu0~ubuntu20.04.8 | ||
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