Security updates issued for VMware, Samba, Internet Key Exchange, and Linux

US-Cert announced updates and patches for VMware, Samba, Internet Key Exchange, and Linux kernel, respectively, to address a host of vulnerabilities. The VMware security updates fixed vulnerabilities in vSphere, Workstation, Fusion, and Virtual Appliances which could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information if exploited, according to an August 14 advisory. The Samba Team released security updates to address several vulnerabilities which if exploited could allow threat actors to gain control of an affected system. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the Samba Security Announcements for CVE-2018-10858, CVE-2018-10918, CVE-2018-10919, CVE-2018-1139, and CVE-2018-1140 and apply the necessary updates,” the Samba advisory said.