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AU-2008.0030 -- AusCERT Update - [VMware ESX] - Two vulnerabilities in VMware products have been corrected

Date: 31 December 2008
References: ESB-2008.1086  

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AusCERT Update AU-2008.0030 - [VMware ESX]
Two vulnerabilities in VMware products have been corrected
31 December 2008        

        AusCERT Update Summary
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Product:              VMware ESX 2.5.5
Publisher:            VMware
Operating System:     VMWare ESX Server
Impact:               Denial of Service
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2008-1372

Ref:                  ESB-2008.1086

VMWare have updated VMSA-2008-0019 to include the patch for bzip2 on ESX
2.5.5. This update only applies to ESX 2.5.5.

Please see the referenced bulletin for more details.

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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