Running the base release of ESXi 6.7 U3 leaves your infrastructure exposed to critical security vulnerabilities and hardware bugs discovered over the last several years. To secure these environments, administrators must use fully patched ISO images. Understanding the Risks of Unpatched ESXi 6.7 U3

The patched ISO version of ESXi 6.7 U3 includes all the latest security patches and fixes, which are applied directly to the installation media. This means that when you install ESXi 6.7 U3 from the patched ISO, you can be confident that your system is up-to-date and secure from the start.

Official downloads are now managed through the .

Authorized enterprise accounts with legacy perpetual entitlements or active support agreements can retrieve base installers via the official catalog: