KLA10128 DoS vulnerability in Core FTP

Buffer overflows were found in the Core FTP client. By exploiting this vulnerability malicious users can cause denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability can be exploited from the network via a specially designed server reply. Original advisories - Exploitation Publ...

MGASA-2014-0273 Updated kernel packages fixes security vulnerabilities

The kernel has been updated to the upstream 3.10.44 longterm kernel, and fixes the following security issues: The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 does not provide a mechanism for authorizing socket operations based on the opener of a socket, which allows local users to...

HackPorts - Mac OS X Penetration Testing Framework and Tools

HackPorts was developed as a penetration testing framework with accompanying tools and exploits that run natively on Mac platforms. HackPorts is a ‘super-project’ that leverages existing code porting efforts, security professionals can now use hundreds of penetration tools on Mac systems without...

Towelroot : One-Click Android Rooting Tool Released By Geohot

Waiting for the root access for your AT&T or Verizon Android phone? Then there is really a Great News for you! Geohot aka George Hotz - a famed cracker who was responsible for hacking the PlayStation 3 and subsequently being sued by Sony - has built and released a root tool called Towelroot on...

Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Denial of Service Bug

Microsoft today released a security advisory alerting users of a serious vulnerability in the antimalware engine present in a number of security products, including Windows Defender, Forefront and others. The update will be automatically pushed down to the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine in t...

openSUSE Security Update : flash-player (openSUSE-SU-2011:0373-1)

Specially crafted Flash files could be exploited to execute arbitrary code CVE-2011-0611. %NASLMINLEVEL 70300 C Tenable Network Security, Inc. The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were extracted from openSUSE Security Update flash-player-4399. The text description of this plugin...

openSUSE Security Update : freetype2 (openSUSE-SU-2011:0852-1)

This freetype2 update fixes sign extension problems and missing length checks. This issue was used in one of the last jailbreakme exploits for Apple iPhone/iPad products. CVE-2011-0226 %NASLMINLEVEL 70300 C Tenable Network Security, Inc. The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were...

openSUSE Security Update : flash-player (openSUSE-2012-98)

Update to 11.1.102.62: bnc747297 https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12- 03.html CVEs fixed: CVE-2012-0751, CVE-2012-0752, CVE-2012-0753, CVE-2012-0754, CVE-2012-0755, CVE-2012-0756, CVE-2012-0767 %NASLMINLEVEL 70300 C Tenable Network Security, Inc. The descriptive text and...

openSUSE Security Update : kernel (openSUSE-SU-2010:0655-1)

This update of the openSUSE 11.3 kernel fixes two local root exploits, various other security issues and some bugs. Following security issues are fixed by this update: CVE-2010-3301: Mismatch between 32bit and 64bit register usage in the system call entry path could be used by local attackers to...

openSUSE Security Update : flash-player (openSUSE-SU-2012:0996-1)

Adobe Flash Player was updated to 11.2.202.238 fixing various bugs and security issues. %NASLMINLEVEL 70300 C Tenable Network Security, Inc. The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were extracted from openSUSE Security Update openSUSE-2012-518. The text description of this plugin i...

openSUSE Security Update : flash-player (openSUSE-SU-2011:0239-1)

The Adobe Standalone Flash Player was updated to the 10.2.153.1, fixing several bugs and one security issue. %NASLMINLEVEL 70300 C Tenable Network Security, Inc. The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were extracted from openSUSE Security Update flash-player-4239. The text...

DarunGrim - A Patch Analysis and Binary Diffing Tool

DarunGrim is a binary diffing tool. DarunGrim is a free diffing tool which provides binary diffing functionality. Binary diffing is a powerful technique to reverse-engineer patches released by software vendors like Microsoft. Especially by analyzing security patches you can dig into the details o...

GLSA-201406-08 : Adobe Flash Player: Multiple vulnerabilities

The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201406-08 Adobe Flash Player: Multiple vulnerabilities Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Adobe Flash Player. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact : A remote attacker could possibly...

Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Protocol CVE-2014-0296 Security Bypass Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Protocol is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability. Successful exploits may allow an attacker to bypass certain security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions; this may aid in launching further attacks. Technologies Affected Microsoft Windows...

MGASA-2014-0235 Updated kernel-linus packages fix multiple security vulnerabilities

Updated kernel-linus provides upstream 3.10.40 kernel and fixes the following security issues: The microcode on AMD 16h 00h through 0Fh processors does not properly handle the interaction between locked instructions and write-combined memory types, which allows local users to cause a denial of...

Netflix Users Targeted by Microsoft Silverlight Exploits

Netflix, the world’s largest Internet Video Subscription service with more than 35.7 million customers in U.S alone, that runs on the Microsoft Silverlight platform, has now become a popular target for cybercriminals, as public awareness of Java and Flash flaws is increasing. Silverlight is a...

MGASA-2014-0228 Updated kernel packages fix multiple vulnerabilities

Updated kernel provides upstream 3.10.40 kernel and fixes the following security issues: The microcode on AMD 16h 00h through 0Fh processors does not properly handle the interaction between locked instructions and write-combined memory types, which allows local users to cause a denial of service...

Malvertising Redirecting to Angler EK, Silverlight Exploits

The fact that Netflix accounts for one-third of Internet traffic during peak evening hours, and that it runs on the Microsoft Silverlight platform, is just too tempting a combination for hackers to pass up. For the second time in six months, criminal hacker groups are zeroing in on Silverlight...

JavaScript Malicious Obfuscation Techniques - Ver2

Known exploits could potentially bypass security products by using JavaScript obfuscation techniques. Since the exploits are obfuscated they may not be detected by IDS and IPS systems, thus allowing attackers to successfully attack target machines...

FBI raids BlackShades RAT Malware Customers in Europe and Australia

When it comes to crime, whether it’s an online or offline, FBI doesn't spare anyone. According to the French media reports and various announcements on underground forums by hacking groups, the FBI has started a large-scale operation of International raids with the help of local law enforcement...