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Programming API Incorrectly Powers on Virtual Machine without Execute Permission

Details

 The Programming API function VixVM_PowerOn( ) succeeds even when the user lacks execute permission on the configuration (.vmx) file. This is inconsistent with Console behavior.

Solution

This is a known issue in the Programming API for VMware Server 1.0.

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  • KB Article: 7266514
  • Updated: Aug 14, 2009
  • Products:
    VMware Server
  • Product Versions:
    VMware Server 1.0.x (Linux)
    VMware Server 1.0.x (Windows)