Advantech OPC Server Buffer Overflow

Overview ICS-CERT originally released Advisory ICSA-11-279-01P on the US-CERT secure Portal on October 06, 2011. This web page release was delayed to allow users time to download and install the update. Security research and service institute Information and Communication Security Technology Cent...

Beckhoff TwinCAT Read Access Violation

Overview This Advisory is a follow-up to the Alert, ICS-ALERT-11-256-06—BECKHOFF TWINCAT READ ACCESS VIOLATION, that was published September 13, 2011, on the Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team ICS-CERT web page. ICS-CERT is aware of a public report of a read access violation...

Unitronics UNIOPC Server Input Handling Vulnerability

Overview Independent security researchers Billy Rios and Terry McCorkle have identified a vulnerability in Unitronics’ UniOPC Server product. --------- Begin Update A Part 1 of 3 -------- This vulnerability is a result of improper handling of input by a third-party component, https50.ocx, which i...

CitectSCADA and Mitsubishi MX4 SCADA Batch Server Buffer Overflow

Overview ICS-CERT originally released Advisory ICSA-11-279-02P on the US-CERT secure Portal on October 06, 2011. This web page release was delayed to allow users time to download and install the update. Researcher Kuang-Chun Hung of Taiwan’s Information and Communication Security Technology Cente...

Microsoft Releases July Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2011. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or operate with elevated privileges. US-CERT encourages users...

Rockwell RSLogix Overflow Vulnerability

Overview This updated advisory is a follow-up to the Alert titled “ICS-ALERT-11-256-05A—Rockwell RSLogix Overflow Vulnerability” that was published September 13, 2011, on the Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team ICS-CERT web page. ICS-CERT is aware of a public report of an...

WordPress Releases Version 3.1.4

WordPress has released WordPress 3.1.4 to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to operate with elevated privileges. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the WordPress Codex document for version 3.1.4 and apply any necessary...

Google Releases Chrome 12.0.742.112

Google released Chrome 12.0.742.112 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome Frame to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This update also contains an updated version of Adobe Flash. US-CERT encourages users and...

AzeoTech DAQFactory Stack Overflow

Overview This advisory is a follow-up to the alert titled “ICS-ALERT-11-256-02—AzeoTech DAQFactory Stack Overflow” that was published September 13, 2011, on the ICS-CERT web page. ICS-CERT is aware of a public report of one stack overflow vulnerability with proof-of-concept POC exploit code...

Apple Releases Security Updates to Address Multiple Vulnerabilities

Apple has released Mac OS X 10.6.8 and Security Update 2011-004 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, disclose sensitive information, or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review...

Measuresoft ScadaPro Vulnerabilities

Overview This Advisory is a follow-up to the Alert titled “ICS-ALERT-11-256-04 Measuresoft ScadaPro” that was published September 13, 2011, on the ICS-CERT website. ICS-CERT is aware of a public report of three vulnerabilities with proof-of-concept PoC exploit code affecting Measuresoft ScadaPro...

Mozilla Releases Firefox 5 and 3.6.18

The Mozilla Foundation has released Firefox 5 and Firefox 3.6.18 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, violate the same origin policy, or perform a cross-site scripting attack. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to...

RIM Releases Security Advisory for BlackBerry PlayBook

RIM has released a security advisory to address vulnerabilities in the Adobe Flash Player version included with the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet software. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition. US-CERT encourages users and...

Critical Infrastructure Vulnerable to Holes in Chinese SCADA Software

The U.S. CERT has issued a security advisory firms using industrial control systems software from the Chinese firm Sunway in the U.S. after a researcher discovered remotely exploitable holes that could be used to knock out or take control systems running the company’s software. The ICS-CERT, the...

Google Releases Chrome 12.0.742.100

Google released Chrome 12.0.742.100 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome Frame to address a critical vulnerability in the Flash player plug-in. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome...

Adobe Releases Security Bulletin for Critical Vulnerability in Flash Player

Adobe has released security bulletin APSB11-18 to alert users of a critical vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player. The following versions are affected: 10.3.181.23 and earlier for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Solaris 10.3.185.23 and earlier for Android Adobe indicates that it has received reports...

Adobe Releases Security Bulletin for Critical Vulnerabilities in Shockwave Player

Adobe has released security bulletin APSB11-17 to alert users of critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.9.620 and earlier versions on the Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT...

Siemens Patches SCADA Holes, Downplays Threat

In the wake of a report about vulnerabilities in its products, Siemens issued a patch for its Simatic S7 industrial controllers on Monday. ICS CERT, the Cyber Emergency Response Team for Industrial Control Systems, issued an alert advising Siemens customers to apply the patch. Siemens said its...

Adobe Releases Security Bulletin for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Adobe has released a security bulletin to address multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader 10.0.1 and earlier versions for Windows, Adobe Reader 10.0.3 and earlier versions of Macintosh, and Adobe Acrobat 10.0.3 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities...

Google Chrome Releases 12.0.742.91

Google has released Chrome 12.0.742.91 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome Frame to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome Releases blog entry and update to...