WordPress Releases Security Update

WordPress 3.8.2 has been released to address multiple vulnerabilities, one of which could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access using forged authentication cookies. WordPress 3.7.1 users will be updated to 3.7.2, which contains the same security fixes as 3.8.2. Users operating older,...

Cisco Releases Security Advisory for Unified Communications Domain Manager

Cisco has released a security advisory to address multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager, some of which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands or obtain privileged access to the affected system. The following updates are available: Cisco Unified CDM...

Apple Releases Security Updates for OS X, Safari, iOS devices, and Apple TV

Apple has released security updates for Mac OS X, Safari, iOS devices, and Apple TV to address multiple vulnerabilities, some of which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with system privileges or cause an unexpected application termination. Updates available include: Security Update...

Microsoft Releases Security Advisory for Microsoft Malware Protection Engine

Microsoft has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability to the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service. An update is available for the following affected software: Microsoft Forefront Clie...

Microsoft Privacy Policy Promises No Targeted Advertisements

In a series of revisions to its services agreement, Microsoft says it will not scan the contents of its users’ files nor will it monitor their communications in order to target advertising based on perceived customer interests. The move is a dramatic one when contrasted with many of the Redmond,...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome and Chrome OS

Google has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Chrome and Chrome OS. Some of these vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system or cause a denial of service. Updates available include: Chrome 35.0.1916.153 for Windows, Mac...

OpenSSL Releases Security Advisory

OpenSSL has released updates patching 6 vulnerabilities, which may allow an attacker to decrypt or modify traffic between a vulnerable client and server, cause a denial of service condition, or remotely execute arbitrary code. The following updates are available: OpenSSL 0.9.8 SSL/TLS users shoul...

NCSC-NZ Releases 2013 Incident Summary

New Zealand’s National Cyber Security Centre NCSC-NZ has released its 2013 Incident Summary. The NCSC provides enhanced cybersecurity services to New Zealand Government and private sector organizations against cybersecurity threats. This product is provided subject to this Notification and this...

Apple Releases Security Updates for Safari

Apple has released updates for Safari to address multiple vulnerabilities, some of which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. Safari 6.1.4 and Safari 7.0.4 updates are available for: OS X Lion v10.7.5 OS X Lion Server v10.7.5 OS X Mountain Lion...

Cisco Releases Security Advisories

Cisco has released two security advisories to address multiple product vulnerabilities, one of which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The advisories are listed below: Cisco Wide Area Application Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Multiple...

Apple Releases Security Updates for OS X and iTunes

Apple has released updates to OS X and iTunes to address multiple vulnerabilities, some of which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, obtain website credentials, or take control of the affected system. Updates are available: OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 for OS X Mavericks 10.9 to 10.9.2...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome 34.0.1847.137 for Windows, Mac, and Linux to address multiple vulnerabilities. Some of these vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome Blog post and...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Reader, Acrobat, Flash Player, and Illustrator

Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Reader, Acrobat, Flash Player, and Illustrator. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. The following updates are available: Adobe Reader XI 11.0.07...

Health and Fitness Apps Poor at Protecting Privacy FTC Says

A recent study conducted by the Federal Trade Commission examined 12 mobile health and fitness apps and found them sending users’ personal information to 76 different third parties. Jah-Juin Ho, an attorney in the FTC’s Mobile Technology Unit shared the research yesterday during a seminar regardi...

Cisco Releases Security Advisory for WebEx Players

Cisco has released a security advisory to address multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities in Cisco WebEx Recording Format and Advanced Recording Format Players. Successful exploitation of the vulnerabilities could cause an affected player to crash or allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary...

Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability Guidance

US-CERT is aware of active exploitation of a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer. This vulnerability affects IE versions 6 through 11 and could allow unauthorized remote code execution. US-CERT recommends that users and administrators review Microsoft Security Advisory...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Chrome. Some of these vulnerabilities may lead to memory corruption or arbitrary code execution. Updates available include: Chrome 34.0.1847.131 for Windows and Mac. Chrome 34.0.1847.132 for Linux. Chrome 34.0.1847.134 fo...

Firmware Update for Apple AirPort Devices

Apple has released firmware update 7.7.3 for AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule base stations with 802.11ac. The update addresses the OpenSSL "Heartbleed" vulnerability where an attacker may obtain memory contents. US-CERT recommends that users and administrators review Apple Security Updat...

Apple Releases Security Updates for OS X, iOS devices, and Apple TV

Apple has released security updates for Mac OS X, iOS devices, and Apple TV to address multiple vulnerabilities, some of which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause application termination, or expose users to covert eavesdropping. Updates available include: Security Update...

Oracle Releases April 2014 Security Advisory

Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for April 2014 to address 104 vulnerabilities across multiple products. This update contains the following security fixes: 2 for Oracle Database Server 20 for Oracle Fusion Middleware 3 for Oracle Hyperion 10 for Oracle Supply Chain Products Suite 8 f...