SANS are reporting today that Core Security have uncovered a critical security issue with some VMware products when the base OS is Windows. When running the VMware product versions listed below with a host-shared folders enabled (and at least one configured), it is possible for malware in the virtual machines to access the full filesystem …
Monthly Archive: February 2008
Feb
19
Total Lunar Eclipse
According to NASA there will be a lunar eclipse of the full moon tomorrow night. Hopefully I’ll remember to wander outside and watch it, assuming it is not raining. From this news item on their website: On Wednesday evening, February 20th, the full Moon over the Americas will turn a delightful shade of red and …
Feb
09
Ubuntu Gutsy: The 10 Minute VMware Server Install
While there may be packages available for this, I’ve been using the following to install VMware Server and the Management Interface on my Ubuntu Gutsy boxes. The following steps take place immediately after a clean Gutsy Server install. Step 1: Download the software Go to http://www.vmware.com and follow the links to download the free VMware …