VMware Workstation users report that the software's automatic update functionality is broken after Broadcom redirected the download URL to its generic support page, triggering certificate errors. While VMware Workstation continues to function, this broken update system may cause users to miss important bug fixes or security patches, especially when it is not apparent that the automatic update feature is broken until you try to use it. Broadcom has not yet issued a public statement or workaround for the issue, and BleepingComputer has confirmed it is still broken in VMware Workstation 17.6.3, the latest software version. "To update your VMware Workstation Pro, you'll need to manually download the latest installer from the Broadcom support portal. Users are now forced to log in and manually check Broadcom's website for updates, download the correct version, and install it themselves, making it frustrating for customers who expect a seamless experience. However, this URL now redirects to Broadcom's generic support page, causing the application to issue certificate validation errors and rendering its built-in update mechanism unusable. This will cause the program to connect to the software update server at to check for and download software updates.
This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:00:05 +0000