VMware Player has been updated to version 7.1.1 Build 2771112. This new release address an input validation issue on an RPC command. This issue may allow for a Denial of Service of the Guest Operating System (32-bit) or a Denial of Service of the Host Operating System (64-bit).
Overview
VMware Player is a free desktop virtualization software application makes it easy to create and run virtual machines on a Windows or Linux PC. It can also run existing virtual machines created by VMware Workstation, VMware Fusion, VMware Fusion Professional or VMware vSphere.
VMware Player is free for personal non-commercial use. If you would like to learn about Virtual Machines or use them at home you are welcome to use VMware Player for free of charge. Students and Faculty of accredited educational institutions can use VMware Player for free if they are members of the VMware Academic Program.
The VMware Player user interface is designed to be as easy to use as possible. It is intended for people who need to run virtual machines, typically provided to them by their IT organization, system administrator, instructor, software supplier etc.
VMware Player 7 adds a number of new OS support including Windows 10 Technical Preview. It also includes a new version of Hardware versions that brings a new virtual hardware functionality and new features while enabling VMware to run legacy operating systems in virtual machines. More information about VMware Player 7 available here
Download VMware Player
Vmware Player 7.1.1 is a free maintenance release that provides a security fix for existing users. The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you: Download VMware Player 7.1.1 Build 2771112
VMware WorkStation 11.1.1 also available.
Note: VMware Workstation 11.x and Player 7.x Pro require 64 bit processor and 64 bit host operating systems for advanced computing and enhanced performance. While 32 bit operating systems are supported inside virtual machines.
References:
VMware Player
VMware Player Documentation
VMware Player 7.1.1 and VMware Player Pro 7.1.1 Release Notes
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