To fix this, you must manually "teach" your Windows 7 or Server 2008 R2 VM how to understand SHA-2 signatures before attempting the VMware Tools install. You need to install two specific Microsoft update packages:
I am reaching out regarding my recent experience with error code 78708 on my VMware setup. Despite my best efforts to troubleshoot, I have been unable to resolve the issue and I would greatly appreciate your assistance.
October 2023 Subject: Security Vulnerability Analysis Keywords: VMware, CVE-2023-20887, vRealize Network Insight, Remote Code Execution, Critical Infrastructure Security vmware 78708
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VMware Tools 11.0.6 was the last version to support Windows 7 without these specific SHA-2 updates. To fix this, you must manually "teach" your
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In June 2023, VMware released Security Advisory VMSA-2023-0012, disclosing a critical vulnerability in vRNI. Identified as , the vulnerability possesses a CVSSv3 base score of 9.8 (Critical) . Due to its severity and the ubiquity of VMware in enterprise environments, this vulnerability represents a significant vector for supply chain attacks and lateral movement within compromised networks. Identified as , the vulnerability possesses a CVSSv3
Once the VM is back up, you can successfully install VMware Tools by selecting Virtual Machine > Install VMware Tools from your hypervisor menu. Important Compatibility Notes
The vulnerability is classified as a flaw. It resides in the API framework of the vRealize Network Insight platform.