openSUSE Security Update : the Linux Kernel (openSUSE-2020-336)

The openSUSE Leap 15.1 kernel was updated to receive various security and bugfixes. The following security bugs were fixed : - CVE-2019-14615: Insufficient control flow in certain data structures for some IntelR Processors with IntelR Processor Graphics may have allowed an unauthenticated user to...

Security update for the Linux Kernel (important)

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NewStart CGSL CORE 5.04 / MAIN 5.04 : kernel Multiple Vulnerabilities (NS-SA-2020-0010)

The remote NewStart CGSL host, running version CORE 5.04 / MAIN 5.04, has kernel packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities: - There is heap-based buffer overflow in kernel, all versions up to, excluding 5.3, in the marvell wifi chip driver in Linux kernel, that allows local...

Oracle Linux 6 / 7 : Unbreakable Enterprise kernel (ELSA-2020-5541)

The remote Oracle Linux 6 / 7 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the ELSA-2020-5541 advisory. - mwifiex: Fix heap overflow in mmwifiexprocesstdlsactionframe qize wang Orabug: 30819439 CVE-2019-14901 - media: b2c2-flexcop-usb: add sanity...

Updated kernel-linus packages fix security vulnerabilities

This update provides upstream 5.4.20, adding support for new hardware and features, and resolves at least the following security issues: In a Linux KVM guest that has PV TLB enabled, a process in the guest kernel may be able to read memory locations from another process in the same guest. This...

A Dozen Vulnerabilities Affect Millions of Bluetooth LE Powered Devices

A team of cybersecurity researchers late last week disclosed the existence of 12 potentially severe security vulnerabilities, collectively named 'SweynTooth ,' affecting millions of Bluetooth-enabled wireless smart devices worldwide—and worryingly, a few of which haven't yet been patched. All...

Oracle Linux 8 : kernel (ELSA-2020-0339)

The remote Oracle Linux 8 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the ELSA-2020-0339 advisory. - x86 kvm: vmx: use MSRIA32TSXCTRL to hard-disable TSX on guest that lack it Paolo Bonzini 1781660 1779553 CVE-2019-19338 - x86 kvm: vmx: implement...

kernel: heap-based buffer overflow in mwifiex_process_country_ie() function in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/sta_ioctl.c

A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in the Linux kernel's Marvell WiFi chip driver. The flaw could occur when the station attempts a connection negotiation during the handling of the remote devices country settings. This could allow the remote device to cause a denial of service system...

Apple Security Updates Tackle iOS Device Tracking, RCE Flaws

Apple’s latest security fixes, released Tuesday, tackle a wide range of bugs, including several patches for high-risk flaws that could allow for remote code execution RCE. Of particular interest to privacy-minded iPhone 11 users is an iOS 13.3.1 update that allows users to turn off U1...

SUSE SLES12 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2020:0204-1)

This update for the Linux Kernel 3.12.74-6064110 fixes several issues. The following security issues were fixed : CVE-2019-14896: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the Marvell WiFi chip driver. A remote attacker could cause a denial of service system crash or, possibly execu...

PT-2020-6056

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apple M1 chip affected versions not specified Description The issue is related to an open access vulnerability in the Apple M1 chip's architecture, specifically concerning the ARM architecture register under the code s3 5 c15 c10 1 from the EL...

Updated kernel packages fix security vulnerabilities

This update is based on upstream 5.4.12 and fixes at least the following security vulnerabilities: Intel GPU Hardware prior to Gen11 does not clear EU state during a context switch. This can result in information leakage between contexts CVE-2019-14615. A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered...

Cybercriminals Fill Up on Gas Pump Transaction Scams Ahead of Oct. Deadline

Gas stations are gearing up for a major change in credit-card fraud liability in October, when they will find themselves on the hook for card-skimming attacks at the pump. In the meantime though, cybercriminals will be targeting pay-at-the-pump point-of-sale mechanisms with a vengeance, researche...

SUSE SLES12 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2019:3316-1)

The SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP4 kernel-azure was updated to receive various security and bugfixes. The following security bugs were fixed : CVE-2019-19051: There was a memory leak in the i2400moprfkillswtoggle function in drivers/net/wimax/i2400m/op-rfkill.c in the Linux kernel allowed attackers...

openSUSE Security Update : the Linux Kernel (openSUSE-2019-2675)

The openSUSE Leap 15.1 kernel was updated to receive various security and bugfixes. The following security bugs were fixed : - CVE-2019-15211: There was a use-after-free caused by a malicious USB device in drivers/media/v4l2-core/v4l2-dev.c bnc1146519. - CVE-2019-15213: There was a use-after-free...

Security update for the Linux Kernel (important)

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Inim Electronics Smartliving SmartLAN 6.x - Remote Command Execution Exploit

Exploit for hardware platform in category web applications Exploit Title: Inim Electronics Smartliving SmartLAN 6.x - Remote Command Execution Author: LiquidWorm Product web page: https://www.inim.biz Link:...

Xmas Light Security Improves… a bit

We've looked at smart Xmas lights before; whilst they were vulnerable, there was no consequence to the hack other than making them flash in a different order! In 2018 we looked at the all-new Twinkly smart festive lights. We found a number of security issues, reported them to the vendor and to a...

Hacking Hardware Password Managers: The RecZone

TL:DR Hardware security can be difficult to fathom, so I set out to research three password vaults as a newbie, sharing my findings. I picked three popular hardware vaults, each with different components, requiring different skills and equipment. Here's how I learned about disassembly, chipset...

Hacking Hardware Password Managers: passwordsFAST

TL:DR Taking three hardware password managers I used them to: Learn the basics of hardware hacking Practice disassembling Perform chipset research Understand pinouts and protocols Read data off each device The passwordFast device uses different ways to store the data on a flash chip with a...