Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 65.0.3325.146 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the necessa...

Red Hat Releases Security Guidance for Memcached

Red Hat has released security recommendations to address potential Distributed Denial of Service attacks using Memcached. This misconfiguration could allow an attacker to exploit Memcached services as a reflection and amplification vector, causing unexpected volumes of traffic to be sent to...

National Consumer Protection Week

March 4–10 is National Consumer Protection Week NCPW, an event to encourage people and businesses to learn more about avoiding scams and understanding consumer rights. During NCPW, the Federal Trade Commission FTC and its partners highlight free resources to help protect consumers. NCCIC/US-CERT...

ISC Releases Security Advisories for DHCP, BIND

The Internet Systems Consortium ISC has released updates or workarounds that address vulnerabilities in versions of ISC Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP and Berkeley Internet Name Domain BIND. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause a denial-of-service condition...

Moxa OnCell G3100-HSPA Series

CVSS v3 9.8 ATTENTION: Remotely exploitable/low skill level to exploit. Vendor: Moxa Equipment: OnCell G3100-HSPA Series Vulnerabilities: Reliance on Cookies without Validation and Integrity Checking, Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency, NULL Pointer Dereference AFFECTED PRODUCTS...

Delta Electronics Delta Industrial Automation DOPSoft

CVSS v3 6.3 ATTENTION: Remotely exploitable/low skill level to exploit. Vendor: Delta Electronics Equipment: Delta Industrial Automation DOPSoft Vulnerability: Stack-based Buffer Overflow AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following version of Delta Industrial Automation DOPSoft, a human machine interface HMI...

Delta Electronics WPLSoft

CVSS v3 8.3 ATTENTION: Remotely exploitable/low skill level to exploit. Vendor: Delta Electronics Equipment: WPLSoft Vulnerabilities: Stack-based Buffer Overflow, Heap-based Buffer Overflow, Out-of-bounds Write. AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following versions of WPLSoft, a PLC programming software, are...

Emerson ControlWave Micro Process Automation Controller

CVSS v3 7.5 ATTENTION: Remotely exploitable/low skill level to exploit. Vendor: Emerson Process Management LLLP Equipment: ControlWave Micro Process Automation Controller Vulnerability: Stack-based Buffer Overflow AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following versions of ControlWave Micro firmware, a family of...

FTC Releases Article on Choosing VPN Apps for Mobile Phones

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has issued guidance to consumers considering using a Virtual Private Network VPN for their mobile phones. Some mobile phone users choose to use VPNs to shield the information on their phones when using public Wi-Fi networks. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages consumers to...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Cisco has released several updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and...

IC3 Issues Alert on Increase in W-2 Phishing Campaigns

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert on the increase in W-2-related phishing campaigns. Fraudsters often use tax-related phishing emails to get victims to provide personally identifiable information, click on a malicious link, or pay a ransom. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages...

GE D60 Line Distance Relay

CVSS v3 9.8 ATTENTION: Remotely exploitable/low skill level to exploit. Vendor: GE Equipment: D60 Line Distance Relay Vulnerabilities: Stack-based Buffer Overflow, Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following versions of the D60 Line...

Schneider Electric StruxureOn Gateway

CVSS v3 7.2 ATTENTION: Remotely exploitable/low skill level to exploit. Vendor: Schneider Electric Equipment: StruxureOn Gateway Vulnerability: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type AFFECTED PRODUCTS Schneider Electric reports that the vulnerability affects the following versions of...

Microsoft Releases February 2018 Security Updates

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft's February 2018 Security Update Summary and...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Experience Manager, Acrobat, and Reader. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Cisco has released several updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Flash Player. A remote attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-03 and apply the necessary...

Vyaire Medical CareFusion Upgrade Utility Vulnerability

OVERVIEW Independent researcher Mark Cross @xerubus has identified an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Vyaire Medical’s CareFusion Upgrade Utility application. Vyaire Medical has produced an update that mitigates this vulnerability. AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following versions of...

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released an updated advisory and security updates to address a vulnerability affecting its Adaptive Security Appliance software. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. NCCIC/US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Cisco's...

Pyeongchang 2018: Staying Cyber Safe during the Olympics

As the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang approach, NCCIC/US-CERT reminds travelers to be aware of cybersecurity risks. At high-profile events, cyber activists may take advantage of the large audience to spread their message. Cyber criminals may attempt to steal personally identifiable information...