openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (openSUSE-SU-2021:3338-1)

The remote SUSE Linux SUSE15 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the openSUSE-SU-2021:3338-1 advisory. - A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Bluetooth subsystem in the way user calls connect to the socket and disconnect...

SUSE SLED15: cluster-md-kmp-default / dlm-kmp-default / gfs2-kmp-default / etc (SUSE-SU-2021:3387-1)

The remote SUSE Linux SLED15 / SLES15 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the SUSE-SU-2021:3387-1 advisory. The SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 SP3 kernel was updated. The following security bugs were fixed: - CVE-2020-3702: Fixed a bug which could ...

SUSE: Security Advisory (SUSE-SU-2021:3387-1)

The remote host is missing an update for the SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Greenbone AG Some text descriptions might be excerpted from a referenced sources, and are Copyright C by the respective right holders. SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-only ifdescription...

SUSE-SU-2021:3388-1 Security update for the Linux Kernel

The SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP5 kernel was updated. The following security bugs were fixed: - CVE-2020-3702: Fixed a bug which could be triggered with specifically timed and handcrafted traffic and cause internal errors in a WLAN device that lead to improper layer 2 Wi-Fi encryption with a...

Debian DSA-4978-1 : linux - security update

The remote Debian 11 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the dsa-4978 advisory. Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks. CVE-2020-3702 A...

MGASA-2021-0419 Updated kernel-linus packages fix security vulnerabilities

This kernel-linus update is based on upstream 5.10.62 and fixes at least the following security issues: Specifically timed and handcrafted traffic can cause internal errors in a WLAN device that lead to improper layer 2 Wi-Fi encryption with a consequent possibility of information disclosure over...

Updated kernel-linus packages fix security vulnerabilities

This kernel-linus update is based on upstream 5.10.62 and fixes at least the following security issues: Specifically timed and handcrafted traffic can cause internal errors in a WLAN device that lead to improper layer 2 Wi-Fi encryption with a consequent possibility of information disclosure over...

NSA issues advice for securing wireless devices

By releasing an information sheet that provides guidance on securing wireless devices while in public pdf—for National Security System, Department of Defense, and Defense Industrial Base teleworkers—the NSA has provided useful information on malicious techniques used by cyber actors, and ways to...

CVE-2020-24587

The 802.11 standard that underpins Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 and Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP doesn’t require that all fragments of a frame are encrypted under the same key. An adversary can abuse this to decrypt selected fragments when another device sends fragmented frames and...

MGASA-2021-0103 Updated nonfree firmware packages fix security vulnerability

Updated nonfree firmwares fixees various issues, adds new / improved hardware support and fixes at least the following security issue: An issue was discovered on Broadcom Wi-Fi client devices. Specifically timed and handcrafted traffic can cause internal errors related to state transitions in a...

CVE-2020-3702

u'Specifically timed and handcrafted traffic can cause internal errors in a WLAN device that lead to improper layer 2 Wi-Fi encryption with a consequent possibility of information disclosure over the air for a discrete set of traffic' in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivit...

Information disclosure

u'Specifically timed and handcrafted traffic can cause internal errors in a WLAN device that lead to improper layer 2 Wi-Fi encryption with a consequent possibility of information disclosure over the air for a discrete set of traffic' in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivit...

CVE-2020-3702

u'Specifically timed and handcrafted traffic can cause internal errors in a WLAN device that lead to improper layer 2 Wi-Fi encryption with a consequent possibility of information disclosure over the air for a discrete set of traffic' in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivit...

CVE-2020-3702

u'Specifically timed and handcrafted traffic can cause internal errors in a WLAN device that lead to improper layer 2 Wi-Fi encryption with a consequent possibility of information disclosure over the air for a discrete set of traffic' in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivit...

CVE-2020-3702

CVE-2020-3702 affects the Linux kernel (ath9k wireless driver) and can lead to information disclosure via specially crafted WLAN traffic. Multiple connected sources confirm the flaw in the Atheros IEEE 802.11n chipsets driver and its potential for information leakage. Debian LTS advisories (DSA-4...

Siemens SIMATIC, SIMOTICS (Update A)

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 3.1 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low skill level to exploit Vendor: Siemens Equipment: SIMATIC, SIMOTICS Vulnerability: TOCTOU Race Condition 2. UPDATE INFORMATION This updated advisory is a follow-up to the original advisory titled ICSA-20-224-05 Siemens SIMATIC,...

11 security tips to help stay safe in the COVID-19 era

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our daily routines, the ways we work, and our reliance on technology. Many of us are now working remotely, students are attending classes virtually, and we’re relying more on social media and social networks to stay connected as we define what our new normal look...

This Week in Security News: Trend Micro Detects a 10 Percent Rise in Ransomware in 2019 and New Wi-Fi Encryption Vulnerability Affects Over a Billion Devices

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, read about how Trend Micro detected a 10 percent rise in ransomware attacks in 2019. Also, learn about a new Wi-Fi encryption vulnerability...

New Wi-Fi Encryption Vulnerability Affects Over A Billion Devices

Cybersecurity researchers today uncovered a new high-severity hardware vulnerability residing in the widely-used Wi-Fi chips manufactured by Broadcom and Cypress—apparently powering over a billion devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, routers, and IoT gadgets. Dubbed 'Kr00k' and track...

CVE-2019-15126 aka Kr00k

An issue was discovered on Broadcom Wi-Fi client devices. Specifically timed and handcrafted traffic can cause internal errors related to state transitions in a WLAN device that lead to improper layer 2 Wi-Fi encryption with a consequent possibility of information disclosure over the air for a...