[slackware-security] samba

New samba packages are available for Slackware 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and -current to fix security a issue. Here are the details from the Slackware 14.2 ChangeLog: patches/packages/samba-4.4.16-i586-3slack14.2.txz: Rebuilt. This is a security update in order to patch the following defect: On a Samba 4...

[slackware-security] mozilla-firefox

New mozilla-firefox packages are available for Slackware 14.2 and -current to fix security issues. Here are the details from the Slackware 14.2 ChangeLog: patches/packages/mozilla-firefox-52.7.0esr-i586-1slack14.2.txz: Upgraded. This release contains security fixes and improvements. For more...

Microsoft SharePoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft SharePoint Server does not properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected SharePoint server. An authenticated attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to an affected SharePoint...

PT-2018-16624 · Adobe +2 · Flash Player +2

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Adobe Flash Player versions 28.0.0.161 and earlier Description: The issue is related to a use-after-free vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This vulnerability allows attackers to...

How artificial intelligence and machine learning will impact cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence AI and machine learning ML are hot topics in technology. New use cases and applications are discussed daily—from search results recommendations to smart cars. But what are cybersecurity organizations doing with this tech? What does it take to render additional security out...

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion EMF BMP Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing...

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion XPS Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing...

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion TIFF Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing...

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion JPEG Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing...

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion EMF Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the...

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC XPS Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the...

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion BMP Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the...

Microsoft ChakraCore Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CNVD-2018-05734)

Microsoft ChakraCore is the core of the JavaScript engine used by Edge, a web browser from Microsoft. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft ChakraCore. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, causing memo...

Microsoft StructuredQuery Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems released by Microsoft.StructuredQuery is one of the structured query components. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft StructuredQuery, which stems from the program failing to properly handle objects in memory. A remote attack...

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ImageConversion XPS TIFF dir count Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing...

Microsoft Chakra String Concatenation Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Chakra. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the generation ...

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC XFA picture Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handlin...

The vulnerability of the JavaScript script handler ChakraCore in the Microsoft Edge browser allows a hacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability of the JavaScript script handler ChakraCore in the Microsoft Edge browser is related to improper handling of objects in memory. Exploiting this vulnerability allows a malicious actor to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user...

Microsoft Office Excel Formula Type Confusion Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Office Excel. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within t...

The vulnerability of the JavaScript script handler ChakraCore in browsers Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge allows a hacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability of the JavaScript script handler ChakraCore in browsers Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge is related to improper handling of objects in memory. Exploiting this vulnerability allows a malicious actor to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user...