Ubuntu Security Update USN-7508-2: Open VM Tools vulnerability

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USN-7508-1 fixed a vulnerability in Open VM Tools. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Original advisory details: It was discovered that Open VM Tools incorrectly handled certain file operations. An attacker in a guest could use this issue to perform insecure file operations and possibly elevate privileges in the guest.

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