Microsoft Windows CVE-2012-1848 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Successfully exploiting this issue will result in the complete compromise of affected computers. Technologies Affected...

Botnet Targets SSH Servers Via Brute Force

The ddssh bot is currently responsible for an increase in brute force attacks on SSH connections. Botnet herders are apparently injecting the script via a phpMyAdmin vulnerability and using the compromised computers for targeted SSH attacks. Read the full article. The H Security...

Microsoft Excel Style Record Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Excel is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers may exploit this issue by enticing victims into opening a maliciously crafted Excel file '.xls'. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the...

Rixstep Undercover - Local Privilege Escalation

// source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22071/info Rixstep Undercover is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability because of a design error in the affected application. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with superuser privileges, completely compromising...

Microsoft Excel Malformed Column Record Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Excel is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. The attacker could leverage the issue to compromise affected computers. Technologies Affected...