VMware

Security
The patches that belong to this category fix one or more potential security vulnerabilities in the product. They should be implemented immediately to prevent the vulnerabilities from being exploited.


Critical
The patches that belong to this category fix flaws in the product that can potentially cause data loss or severe service disruptions. They should be implemented immediately.


General
The patches that belong to this category can be fixes for minor flaws (e.g. usability issues) that potentially affect a small subset of customers or new driver updates and new small non-intrusive enhancements. These optional patches should be evaluated to determine their applicability or necessity to a particular customer before they are applied.