SNMP Request Network Interfaces Enumeration

It is possible to obtain the list of the network interfaces installed on the remote host by sending SNMP requests with the OID 1.3.6.1.2.1.2.1.0 An attacker may use this information to gain more knowledge about the target host. TRUSTED...

GPG 1.0.3 doesn't detect modifications to files with multiple signatures

Attached is multiple copies of a file I had signed. Then I started modifying parts of the SIGNED message. To see if gpg could detect that the messages had been altered. It did not detect them, so long as the last signed message had not been altered. Save this message as newfile.asc and run gpg...

: glibc 2.1.3 vulnerabilities patched

Three locale-related vulnerabilities with glibc 2.1.3 were recently reported on BugTraq. These vulnerabilities could allow local users to gain root access. Users of Slackware 7.0, 7.1, and -current are strongly urged to upgrade to the new glibc packages in the -current branch...

Nessus Server Detection

A Nessus daemon is listening on the remote port." "Note: This plugin only attempts to log in to the remote device to detect the version, if valid Nessus credentials are configured. TRUSTED...

SSH Server Type and Version Information

It is possible to obtain information about the remote SSH server by sending an empty authentication request. TRUSTED...

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Security Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB982865)

A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to tamper with digitally signed content without being detected, when this content is being consumed by an application that makes use of the Microsoft .NET Framework on a Windows-based system. You can help protect your computer by...

Threat Management Gateway Definition Updates for Network Inspection System

Forefront TMG Network Inspection System NIS helps guard against intrusion attempts targeting known and newly discovered vulnerabilities in network protocols. As a security best practice, NIS signatures should be kept up to date...