Barney's Blog

Blog archive

VMware's Version of Patch Tuesday

VMware last week released a list of holes in its software, holes that support elevated privilege attacks, denial of service exploits and remote code execution.

Ultimately, holes in a hypervisor are more dangerous than a hole in an OS or application, as a single hypervisor supports many operating systems and applications.

Do you worry about hypervisor security? Fears and answers welcome at [email protected].

Posted by Doug Barney on September 11, 2008


Featured

  • Microsoft to Shut Down Skype Services

    Microsoft will discontinue its Skype telecommunications and video calling services on May 5, 2025, marking the end of the platform's decades-long run.

  • Microsoft Confirms End of HoloLens Mixed Reality Hardware

    Microsoft officially announced this week that it is discontinuing its HoloLens mixed reality hardware, marking the end of its efforts in the space.

  • Microsoft Rolls Out Final Cumulative Update for Exchange Server 2019

    On Monday, Microsoft released the last major update for Exchange Server 2019. The aging Exchange Server is set to lose support on Oct. 14, 2025.

  • Windows 11 Installation Streamlined for New Devices

    Microsoft is introducing new policy changes that will give IT administrators greater control over Windows 11 updates during the initial setup of new devices.