vino security update

CentOS Errata and Security Advisory CESA-2013:0169 An updated vino package that fixes several security issues is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. The Red Hat Security Response Team has rated this update as having moderate security impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System CVSS base...

vino-preferences does not warn about UPnP especially with no password and no confirmation.

Vino, possibly before 3.2, does not properly document that it opens ports in UPnP routers when the "Configure network to automatically accept connections" setting is enabled, which might make it easier for remote attackers to perform further attacks...

Exprespam Android Malware Steals Upwards to 75,000 Bits of Information

Early research from Symantec estimates that spammers behind a new type of Android malware may have already stolen “between 75,000 and 450,000 pieces of personal information” from Japanese users. While these numbers may be disparate it does suggest the malware, , has been successful since popping ...

Java Applet Reflection Type Confusion Remote Code Execution

This module abuses Java Reflection to generate a Type Confusion, due to a weak access control when setting final fields on static classes, and run code outside of the Java Sandbox. The vulnerability affects Java version 7u17 and earlier. This exploit bypasses click-to-play throw a specially craft...

Faux, Hacked Apps Continue to Litter Google Play Marketplace, Developer Alleges

Phony, potentially malicious apps are continuing to make their way into Google’s Play marketplace, triggering debate over whether applications are being properly vetted for adhering to the company’s marketplace policies. Developers at the Root Uninstaller Team have called out another app publishe...

Developer expelled by Google Play Store on posting Malicious Android apps

Google Play Developer Console enables developers to easily publish and distribute their applications directly to users of Android-compatible phones. Recently someone posted on Reddit that a developer is trying to spread malware by masquerading infected programs as legitimate software. The account...

Developer expelled by Google Play Store on posting Malicious Android apps

Google Play Developer Console enables developers to easily publish and distribute their applications directly to users of Android-compatible phones. Recently someone posted on Reddit that a developer is trying to spread malware by masquerading infected programs as legitimate software. The account...

Android Malware that can DDoS Attacks from your smartphone

The Russian anti-virus vendor Doctor Web has found a new malicious program for Android which allows hacker groups to carry out mobile denial of service attacks. While it's not entirely clear how the Trojan is spread, researchers suspect that the attackers use social engineering tactics since the...

Android Malware that can DDoS Attacks from your smartphone

The Russian anti-virus vendor Doctor Web has found a new malicious program for Android which allows hacker groups to carry out mobile denial of service attacks. While it’s not entirely clear how the Trojan is spread, researchers suspect that the attackers use social engineering tactics since the...

Low Detection Rates Mar Google Android Application Verification Service

Google’s brand new application verification service for Android, released in JellyBean 4.2, fails to measure up to its commercial counterparts, according to researchers from North Carolina State University. The new service determines whether applications installed on Android devices are malicious...

Despite Arrests, Android Malware Persists in Japan

Android malware developers in Japan continue to peddle their product across the Internet and through the Google Play marketplace, undeterred by recent arrests in the nation. Over the last few weeks spammers have ramped up circulation of the Android.Enesoluty malware in emails, in addition to...

Site Found Delivering Angry Birds Star Wars With Costly SMS Sender Functionality

Fake and malicious Android apps have become an industry unto themselves in the last couple of years, as attackers have sought to capitalize on the massive market share that the mobile OS enjoys worldwide. It’s a safe bet that any popular new app will attract a malicious copycat version, and...

Fedora 18 : firefox-17.0-1.fc18 / thunderbird-17.0-1.fc18 / thunderbird-enigmail-1.4.6-2.fc18 / etc (2012-18731)

First revision of the Social API and support for Facebook Messenger - Click-to-play blocklisting implemented to prevent vulnerable plugin versions from running without the user's permission see blog post - Updated Awesome Bar experience with larger icons - JavaScript Maps and Sets are now...

Mozilla Releases Firefox 17 with Click-to-Play, Updates Firefox for Android

Mozilla pushed out the latest build of its flagship browser, Firefox 17, today, adding a new click-to-play blocklisting feature that will help prevent users from running out-of-date or vulnerable versions of plug-ins or extensions. The update tweaks click-to-play in Firefox prompting users to...

Google Market bug for Android 4.1.1 => 4.2 Remote Target Download PoC

The ability to remotely install applications on the target device. In such way you can install bad soft and also can install so many apps then memory of device will be filled. Google Market bug for Android 4.1.1 = 4.2 Jelly Bean Remote Target Download PoC You need: 1 Google Account 2 Android devi...

Mozilla Adding More Stringent HTTPS Enforcement to Firefox

Mozilla is adding an extra layer of security in its Firefox browser by implementing HTTP Strict Transport Security HSTS, a mechanism that will force some sites into establishing a secure, HTTPS connection with the browser if its presented with the right certificate. According to an entry on...

Mozilla Patches Cross-Site Scripting Flaws in Firefox

Mozilla is delivering security updates fast and furious this month, the latest coming late last week when a new version of Firefox repaired three vulnerabilities related to the Location object. The Location object is supported by all major browsers and contains information about the URL being...

Fake Lookout android app stealing your SMS and MMS messages

Android's App store is currently facing a new dilemma as its security has been compromised once again. Researchers from security firm TrustGo have recently spotted on Google Play a bogus app that supposedly automatizes the updating of a batch of other apps. The malicious code was hidden within an...

Research Shows Serious Problems With Android App SSL Implementations

There are thousands of apps in the Google Play mobile market that contain serious mistakes in the way that SSL/TLS is implemented, leaving them vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks that could compromise sensitive user data such as banking credentials, credit card numbers and other information...

Firefox 17 Beta Released with Click-to-Play Plugins for blocking vulnerable Plugins

Last week, Mozilla announced it will prompt Firefox users on Windows with old versions of Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, and Microsoft Silverlight, but refused to detail how the system will work. Finally today Firefox 17 is now in beta and with it is a very cool feature, click-to-play plugins. When a...