Broadcom’s VMware Patching Predicament: Customers Left Vulnerable Without Support Contracts
VMware users are stuck in a patchless pickle! Without a current support contract, some can’t access crucial security updates, leaving them more vulnerable than a mouse at a cat convention. Broadcom’s portal plays hard-to-get, only letting “entitled” customers access patches, causing a 90-day wait for others. Who knew security could be so elusive?
Hot Take:
The world of cybersecurity is like a game of whack-a-mole, and right now, Broadcom’s VMware customers are stuck without a mallet. They’re dodging security holes without the patches to fill them because of a subscription snafu. It’s like having a fire extinguisher that only works if you’re on the VIP list. Fancy that!
Key Points:
- Some VMware customers can’t access security patches due to expired support contracts.
- Broadcom CEO promised free access to zero-day security patches for perpetual licenses in April 2024.
- Patches are restricted to customers who can log into Broadcom’s support portal.
- Customers with expired entitlements face a 90-day delay for patch access.
- A Dutch court mandated VMware to continue support for a governmental agency for two years.
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