----------------------------------------------------------------------

A new version (0.9.0.0 - Release Candidate 1) of the free Secunia PSI
has been released. The new version includes many new and advanced
features, which makes it even easier to stay patched.

Download and test it today:
https://psi.secunia.com/

Read more about this new version:
https://psi.secunia.com/?page=changelog

----------------------------------------------------------------------

TITLE:
VMware ESX Server update for libxml2

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA29591

VERIFY ADVISORY:
http://secunia.com/advisories/29591/

CRITICAL:
Moderately critical

IMPACT:
DoS

WHERE:
>From remote

OPERATING SYSTEM:
VMware ESX Server 2.x
http://secunia.com/product/2125/

DESCRIPTION:
VMware has issued an update for VMware ESX Server. This fixes a
vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a
DoS (Denial of Service).

For more information:
SA28444

SOLUTION:
Apply patches.

ESX 2.5.5 Upgrade Patch 6
http://download3.vmware.com/software/esx/esx-2.5.5-78667-upgrade.tar.gz
md5sum:   b4d5e98cc175a507e8f89d9c7b993e2c
http://vmware.com/support/esx25/doc/esx-255-200803-patch.html

ESX 2.5.4 Upgrade Patch 17
http://download3.vmware.com/software/esx/esx-2.5.4-78717-upgrade.tar.gz
md5sum:   827406844dacba92f695980f49119465
http://vmware.com/support/esx25/doc/esx-254-200803-patch.html

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000009.html

OTHER REFERENCES:
SA28444:
http://secunia.com/advisories/28444/

----------------------------------------------------------------------

About:
This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help
everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest
vulnerabilities.

Subscribe:
http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/

Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.)
http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/


Please Note:
Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by
clicking the link.
Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories.
Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only
use those supplied by the vendor.

----------------------------------------------------------------------