Advantech WebAccess ActiveX Vulnerabilities (Update A)

OVERVIEW This updated advisory is a follow-up to the original advisory titled ICSA-16-173-01 Advantech WebAccess ActiveX Vulnerabilities that was published June 21, 2016, on the NCCIC/ICS-CERT web site. --------- Begin Update A Part 1 of 2 -------- Zhou Yu of Acorn Network Security and ZDI Zero...

Yokogawa STARDOM Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

OVERVIEW NCCIC/ICS-CERT received a report from Yokogawa and JPCERT/CChttp://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU98542287/index.html about an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Yokogawa STARDOM controller. Yokogawa has produced a new release to mitigate this vulnerability. This vulnerability could be exploited...

Siemens ICS present in the device security validation vulnerability-vulnerability warning-the black bar safety net

! Recently,the German company Siemens to inform the user,due to ICSindustrial control systemdevice there is a security vulnerability,don't be networked use. The U.S. industrial control system computer Emergency Response TeamICS-CERTrecently said,in Siemens SIMATIC WinCCWindows Control...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 51.0.2704.103 to address multiple vulnerabilities for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review...

Bomgar Remote Support Unauthenticated Code Execution

This module requires Metasploit: http://metasploit.com/download Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework require 'msf/core' class Metasploit3 'Bomgar Remote Support Unauthenticated Code Execution', 'Description' = %q This module exploits a vulnerability in the Bomgar Remote...

Microsoft Releases June 2016 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released 16 updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Microsoft Security Bulletins...

Siemens Firmware Updates Patch SIMATIC Vulnerabilities

Siemens has provided firmware updates addressing vulnerabilities in two popular products lines, the SIMATIC WinCC flexible, and the SIMATIC S7-300 CPU family. The SIMATIC S7-300 flaw is a denial-of-service issue that could be remotely exploited to cause the device to go into defect mode, an...

Netgear Router Update Removes Hardcoded Crypto Keys

Netgear has released firmware updates for two of its router products lines, patching vulnerabilities that were reported in January. Users should update to firmware version 1.0.0.59, which includes fixes for an authentication bypass vulnerability and also addresses a hard-coded cryptographic key...

VMware Releases Security Updates

VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in NSX, vCNS and vRealize Log Insight. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisories...

Increased Risks from Macro-Based Malware

Microsoft Office applications use macros to automate routine tasks. However, macros can contain malicious code that can be used to exploit vulnerable systems. Recently, there has been a resurgence of malware that is spread via macros. Individuals and organizations should proactively secure system...

Symantec Releases Security Updates

Symantec has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Symantec Security Advisory SYM16-009 and apply t...

NTP Patches Flaws That Enable DDoS

The network time protocol, at the center of a number of high-profile DDoS attacks in 2014, was updated on Thursday to ntp-4.2.8p8. The latest version includes patches for five vulnerabilities, including one rated high-severity. NTP, specifically the NTP daemon, synchronizes system clocks with tim...

WP Mobile Detector Vulnerability

WP Mobile Detector, a WordPress plugin, contains a vulnerability in versions prior to 3.6. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of an affected website. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to disable the configuration option allowurlfopen if it is not...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 51.0.2704.79 to address multiple vulnerabilities for Windows, Mac, and Linux. 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 the Chrome Releas...

Moxa Discontinuing Vulnerable Line of ICS Devices

A vulnerability that exists in embedded computers manufactured by Moxa could allow remote authenticated users to overwrite firmware, in turn rendering the devices unusable. Moxa, a Taiwan-based networking company, announced recently that instead of patching the line of products affected by the...

IC3 Warns of Extortion Email Schemes

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert on extortion schemes that relate to recent high-profile data thefts. Fraudsters often use the news release of high-profile data breaches to scare victims into clicking on a link or paying a ransom. US-CERT encourages users and...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 51.0.2704.63 to address multiple vulnerabilities for Windows, Mac, and Linux. 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 the Chrome Releas...

Moxa MiiNePort Devices Leak Data, Open to Unauthorized Access

Embedded device servers made by Moxa remain vulnerable to a trio of vulnerabilities disclosed today in an advisory published by the Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team ICS-CERT and a blog post by researcher Karn Ganeshen. Moxa, which is based in Taiwan, will publish a beta...

Symantec Releases Security Update

Symantec has released Anti-Virus Engine 20151.1.1.4 to address a vulnerability in Symantec Antivirus products. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Symantec Security Advisory...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Flash 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 APSB16-15 and apply the...