Vulnerabilities Identified in Network Time Protocol Daemon (ntpd)

The Network Time Foundation's NTP Project has has released version ntp-4.2.8p10 to address multiple vulnerabilities in ntpd. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the...

dnaLIMS Admin Module Command Execution

This module requires Metasploit: http://metasploit.com/download Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework require 'msf/core' class MetasploitModule 'dnaLIMS Admin Module Command Execution', 'Description' = %q This module utilizes an administrative module which allows for...

IRS Warns of Last-Minute Tax Scams

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has released an alert warning of phishing email scams targeting last-minute tax filers. The alert describes common features of these cyber crimes and includes recommendations to protect against them: strengthen passwords, recognize phishing attempts, and forward...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates

Mozilla has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Firefox and Firefox ESR. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla Security Advisory for Firefox and Firefox...

Microsoft SMBv1 Vulnerability

Microsoft has released a security update to address a vulnerability in implementations of Server Message Block 1.0 SMBv1. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft Securit...

LCDS - Leão Consultoria e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda ME LAquis SCADA

CVSS v3 7.3 ATTENTION: Low skill level to exploit. Vendor: LCDS - Leão Consultoria e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda ME Equipment: LAquis SCADA Vulnerability: Improper Access Control AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following versions of LAquis SCADA, an industrial automation software, are affected: LAquis...

Drupal Releases Security Update

Drupal has released an advisory to address vulnerabilities in Drupal core 8.x versions prior to 8.2.7. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Drupal's Security Advisory and apply th...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player and Shockwave Player. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin...

IRS Releases Tax-Time Guide

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has released tax-time advice intended to help the public protect their personal and financial data and computers. Recommendations include using strong passwords, backing up files, and using robust security software to help block malware and viruses. Users and...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 57.0.2987.98 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses multiple vulnerabilities that, if exploited, may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply th...

dnaLIMS Admin Module Command Execution

This module utilizes an administrative module which allows for command execution. This page is completely unprotected from any authentication when given a POST request. Module Options msf use exploit/linux/http/dnalims/adminexec msf undefinedadminexec show actions ...actions... msf...

National Consumer Protection Week

March 5–11 is National Consumer Protection Week NCPW, an event to encourage people and businesses to learn more about avoiding scams and understanding consumer rights. During NCPW, the Federal Trade Commission FTC and its fellow agencies highlight free resources to help protect against consumer...

WordPress Releases Security Update

WordPress 4.7.2 and prior versions are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected website. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the WordPress Security Release and upgrade to WordPress 4.7.3...

Ektron 8.5 / 8.7 / 9.0 XSLT Transform Remote Code Execution

This module requires Metasploit: http://metasploit.com/download Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework require 'msf/core' class MetasploitModule 'Ektron 8.5, 8.7, 9.0 XSLT Transform Remote Code Execution', 'Description' = %q Ektron 8.5, 8.7 'catatonicprime' , 'License' =...

132 Google Play Apps Booted For Having Malicious IFrames

Google removed 132 apps infected with malicious iFrames from its Google Play store after security researchers discovered a development platform used to create the apps was infected with malware and in turn compromised the apps. Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 researchers said the apps were infected...

Schneider Electric Conext ComBox

CVSS v3 7.5 ATTENTION: Remotely exploitable/low skill level to exploit. Vendor: Schneider Electric Equipment: Conext ComBox Vulnerability: Resource Exhaustion AFFECTED PRODUCTS Schneider Electric reports that the vulnerability affects the following Conext ComBox solar battery monitor: Conext...

Siemens RUGGEDCOM NMS Equipment Vulnerable to CSRF, XSS

Enterprise network management equipment made by Siemens suffers from vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to perform administrative actions. Two flaws, a cross-site scripting XSS vulnerability and a cross-site request forgery CSRF vulnerability, exist in the company’s RUGGEDCOM NMS line o...

Unpatched SMB Zero Day Easily Exploitable

In what’s turning out to be the zero day that keeps on giving, researchers are still finding ways to exploit an unpatched denial of service vulnerability that exists in the way Windows implements the Server Message Block protocol. Details around the bug aren’t a mystery. Laurent Gaffié, the...

VIPA Controls WinPLC7

CVSS v3 7.5 ATTENTION: Remotely exploitable/low skill level to exploit Vendor: VIPA Controls Equipment: WinPLC7 Vulnerability: Stack Buffer Overflow AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following versions of WinPLC7, a PLC programming software, are affected: WinPLC Versions 5.0.45.5921 and prior. IMPACT...

Cisco Releases Security Update

Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in its UCS Director software. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisory and apply the necessary...