VMware has published a patch for ESXi 5.5

Product: VMware ESXi 5.5

Release date: December 8, 2015

Patch: ESXi550-201512001

Build: 3248547

Build (security only): 3247226

Links: KB2135410 | Download

Update vCenter Server to version 5.5 Update 3b before updating ESXi to ESXi 5.5 Update 3b.

Due to SSLv3 deactivation vCenter Server will not be able to manage ESXi 5.5 Update 3b hosts if you update ESXi before updating vCenter Server. (KB2140304)

A patched ESXi Installable and a new vCenter Server version has also been published:

Beside these core components we also have new versions for Mirage, BDE and Workstation:

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The latest ESXi 5.5.0 Build number is now: 3248547

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