VMware ESXi 6.5, Patch Release ESXi650-201712102-SG: Updates tools-light VIB

Products

• VMware

Issue/Introduction

Release date: December 19, 2017

Patch Category	Security
Patch Severity	Important
Host Reboot Required	No
Virtual Machine Migration or Shutdown Required	No
Affected Hardware	N/A
Affected Software	N/A
VIBs Included	VMware_locker_tools-light_6.5.0-1.33.7273056
PRs Fixed	1927429, 1963854
Related CVE numbers	NA

Resolution

Summaries and Symptoms

This patch updates the tools-light VIB.

Patch Download and Installation

The typical way to apply patches to ESXi hosts is through the VMware vSphere Update Manager. For details, see the Installing and Administering VMware vSphere Update Manager.

ESXi hosts can be updated by manually downloading the patch ZIP file from the VMware download page and installing the VIB by using the esxcli software vib command.

Additionally, the system can be updated using the image profile and the esxcli software profile command.
For more information, see vSphere Command-Line Interface Concepts and Examples and vSphere Upgrade Guide.