November Patch Tuesday: 53 Vulnerabilities and a Massive Adobe Update

This November Patch Tuesday is moderate in volume and severity. Microsoft released patches to address 53 unique vulnerabilities, with 25 focused on Remote Code Execution fixes. Windows OS receives 14 patches, while the lion's share is focused on Browsers, Microsoft Office, and Adobe. According to...

Microsoft November Patch Tuesday Fixes 20 Critical Vulnerabilities

Microsoft tackled 53 vulnerabilities with today’s Patch Tuesday bulletin. Remote code execution bugs dominated this month’s patches, representing 25 fixes. In total, 20 of Microsoft’s security fixes were rated critical. Notable are four vulnerabilities with public exploits identified by Microsoft...

Microsoft ASP.NET Core CVE-2017-8700 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description Microsoft ASP.NET Core is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability. Successful exploits will allow attackers to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks. ASP.NET Core 1.0, and 1.1 are vulnerable. Technologies Affected Microsoft ASP.NET Core 1.0 Microsoft...

Microsoft ASP.NET Core CVE-2017-11883 Denial of Service Vulnerability

Description Microsoft ASP.NET Core is prone to a remote denial of service vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to cause a denial of service condition. ASP.NET Core 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0 are vulnerable. Technologies Affected Microsoft ASP.NET Core 1.0 Microsoft ASP.NET Core 1.1 Microsoft...

Microsoft Edge CVE-2017-11844 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Edge is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability. Successful exploits will allow attackers to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks. Technologies Affected Microsoft Edge Recommendations Run all software as a nonprivileged user with minimal acce...

Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2017-11848 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability. Successful exploits will allow attackers to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks. Internet Explorer 9, 10, and 11 are vulnerable. Technologies Affected Microsoft Internet Explorer ...

Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2017-11834 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability. Successful exploits will allow attackers to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks. Technologies Affected Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Microsoft...

KLA11140 Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer

Multiple serious vulnerabilities have been found in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer. Malicious users can exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions and obtain sensitive information. Original advisories CVE-2017-11791 CVE-2017-11803 CVE-2017-11827...

KLA11139 Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office

Multiple serious vulnerabilities have been found in Microsoft Office. Malicious users can exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions and privilege escalations. Below is a complete list of vulnerabilities: 1. Multiple vulnerabilities related to an incorre...

This Week in Security News

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. Below you’ll find a quick recap of topics followed by links to news articles and/or our blog posts providing additional insight. Be sure to check back...

November 2, 2017 – Morning Cyber Coffee Headlines – “Houston Astros” Edition

Good morning! Sit with Carbon Black this morning over a cup of coffee or tea and browse a few industry headlines to get the day started. We’ve got just enough information below to get you through that first cup…enjoy! November 2, 2017 - Headlines Leaked Data From Massive Malaysian Breach 'Likely...

Chain of 11 Bugs Takes Down Galaxy S8 at Mobile Pwn2Own

The mobile version of the annual Pwn2Own contest wrapped up today in Tokyo with an unprecedented attack chain leveling the Samsung Galaxy S8. Researchers from MWR Labs used 11 vulnerabilities across six different mobile applications to execute code on Samsung’s flagship device and exfiltrate data...

Tales from the blockchain

Cryptocurrency has gradually evolved from an element of a new world, utopian economy to a business that has affected even those sectors of society least involved in information technology. At the same time, it has acquired a fair number of "undesirable" supporters who aim to enrich themselves at...

Flaw in Google Bug Tracker Exposed Reports About Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Google’s Issue Tracker, also known internally as the “Buganizer,” contained until recently a vulnerability that would allow an external party access to any unpatched bug listed and described in the database. Alex Birsan, a software developer and hobbyist bug-hunter, collected more than $15,000 in...

TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of October 23, 2017

Just like Bugs Bunny wears disguises to avert his enemies, there’s another “wascally” rabbit causing trouble in the form of ransomware. Bad Rabbit is the latest ransomware campaign hitting Eastern European countries with what looks like a variant of the Petya/NotPetya ransomware. Bad Rabbit sprea...

October 26, 2017 – Morning Cyber Coffee Headlines – “Continental Congress” Edition

Good morning! Sit with Carbon Black this morning over a cup of coffee or tea and browse a few industry headlines to get the day started. We’ve got just enough information below to get you through that first cup…enjoy! October 26, 2017 - Headlines Carbon Black in the News: Protecting elections fro...

Hackers Prepping IOTroop Botnet with Exploits

Hackers moved one step closer to launching full-scale DDoS attacks using millions of IoT devices herded into the botnet known as Reaper or IOTroop. Researchers at NewSky Security warn that hackers are swapping scripts on forums that can scan the internet for vulnerable IoT devices and dump defaul...

Brilliant Gallery - Highly critical - Multiple Vulnerabilities - SA-CONTRIB-2017-079

This module enables you to display any number of galleries based on images located in the files folder. The module doesn't sufficiently sanitize various database queries which may allow attackers to craft requests resulting in an SQL injection vulnerability. This vulnerability could be exploited...

The best Burp plugin I’ve ever seen

Wanted to share with you what IMHO is the most promising Burp Suite plugin that just might transform it to the best penetration tool ever. It’s the Vulners plugin, available for free at github . If you are lazy like me, a build is available here: Installation It’s easy if you know how to deal wit...

Making Microsoft Edge the most secure browser with Windows Defender Application Guard

Innovation in the attack space is constant as adversaries increase in both determination and sophistication. In response to increased investments in defense, attackers are adapting and improving tactics at breakneck speed. The good news is that defenders are also innovating and disrupting long...