VMware Releases Security Update

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VMware Releases Security Update [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2016/12/20/VMware-Releases-Security-Update ] 12/20/2016 10:22 AM EST 
Original release date: December 20, 2016

VMware has released a security update to address a vulnerability in vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi). Exploitation of this 
vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory _VMSA-2016-0023 [ 
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0023.html ]_ and apply the necessary update.

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