Description: A vulnerability has been identified in VMware Workstation for Linux allowing malicious users on the host operating system to delete arbitrary files.
The problem is that malicious users can manipulate symlinks and cause VMware to delete arbitrary files.
VMware Workstation 4.0.1 for Linux build 5289 and earlier is affected by this.
Do you have this product installed on your home computer? Scan using the free Personal Software Inspector. Check if a vulnerable version is installed on computers in your corporate network, scan using the Network Software Inspector.
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