VMware Tools 12.4.5 represents a critical maintenance release within the VMware Tools 12.x lifecycle. While it is a minor version increment, it addresses specific security vulnerabilities and provides essential bug fixes for the Guest Operating System (OS) interaction layer. This paper outlines the necessity of upgrading to this version, the supported operating systems, the methods for acquisition (download), and the recommended deployment strategies.
For mass deployment using SCCM or Group Policy, use the silent install switches: vmware tools 12.4.5 download
For enterprise environments using vCenter Server, the most efficient method is to upload the ZIP bundle to the ESXi repository or Lifecycle Manager depot. VMware Tools 12