See VMSA-2018-0030 for further information. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project () has assigned the identifier CVE-2018-6983 to this issue.

VMware Workstation Player contains an integer overflow vulnerability in the virtual network devices which may allow a guest to execute code on the host.

This release of VMware Workstation Player addresses the following issue:.

This release contains bug fixes and security updates: Support has been added for the following guest operating systems: Support has been added for the following host operating systems: This release of VMware Workstation Player is a free upgrade for all VMware Workstation 15 Player users.

Open VM Tools is the default VMware Tools for applicable Linux virtual machine.

Jumbo frame support: Virtual networks can now be configured with MTU sizes of up to 9000 bytes.

Support for new guest operating systems:.

VMware Workstation 16 Player is a free upgrade for all VMware Workstation 15 Player users.

For more information on this vulnerability and its impact on VMware products please visit: VMware Player includes Google search capabilities, fully integrated for conveniently searching the web without launching a browser. Power down or suspend the virtual machine when closing VMware Player.

Tune virtual machine memory for optimal performance. Compatible 64-bit guest operating systems include select Microsoft Windows, Red Hat, SUSE, and FreeBSD distributions. Run a wide variety of virtual machines containing 32- and 64-bit operating systems simultaneously on the same physical PC. 32- and 64-bit host and guest operating system support.Virtual machines can share or obtain new IP addresses or be isolated from the network and host. Drag and drop files between a Windows host PC and a Windows virtual machine. Copy text and files between the virtual machine and the host PC. Use host CD/DVD drives, network adapters, and plug-and-play USB devices. VMware Player also supports Microsoft virtual machines and Symantec LiveState Recovery disk formats. Run virtual machines created by VMware Workstation, GSX Server or ESX Server.

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