VMware customers using perpetual licenses without active support contracts will not receive crucial security patches. Broadcom, which acquired VMware, requires customers to verify their license status to regain access to updates. Many users have been unable to install patches since late May. Despite prior commitments to maintain patch access, only authorized customers with valid subscriptions qualify. Users report difficulties accessing the Broadcom portal, causing significant delays. Serious security vulnerabilities in VMware products have been reported in 2025, creating major risks for IT environments without timely updates. The Dutch government's Rijkswaterstaat faces similar issues due to its long-term use of VMware products.
VMware customers using perpetual licenses without an active support contract currently lack access to essential security patches, raising serious concerns about IT security.
Broadcom's new policy restricts updates for users without valid licenses, despite earlier assurances regarding patch access for perpetual license holders.
Users trying to access the Broadcom portal report errors and download issues, with delays potentially lasting up to 90 days for establishing a new patch process.
Critical security vulnerabilities in VMware products reported in 2025 threaten IT environments, leaving users without updates and increasing risks for their systems.
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