[SECURITY] Fedora 35 Update: dmtx-utils-0.7.6-9.fc35.1

libdmtx is open source software for reading and writing Data Matrix 2D bar-codes on Linux, Unix, OS X, Windows, and mobile devices. At its core libdmtx is a shared library, allowing C/C++ programs to use its capabilities without restrictions or overhead. The included utility programs, dmtxread an...

SUSE SLED15: cluster-md-kmp-default / dlm-kmp-default / gfs2-kmp-default / etc (SUSE-SU-2021:3655-1)

The remote SUSE Linux SLED15 / SLES15 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the SUSE-SU-2021:3655-1 advisory. The SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 SP3 kernel was updated to receive various security and bugfixes. NOTE: This update was retracted due to a...

CentOS 8 : kernel-rt (CESA-2021:4140)

The remote CentOS Linux 8 host has packages installed that are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the CESA-2021:4140 advisory. - kernel: Intel graphics card information leak. CVE-2019-14615 - kernel: out-of-bounds reads in pinctrl subsystem. CVE-2020-0427 - kernel: Improper inp...

Microsoft Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CNVD-2021-94901)

Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment for developing computer programs, websites, web applications, web services, and mobile applications. an elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Visual Studio. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to elevate...

kernel: local escalation of privileges in handling of eBPF programs

An out-of-bounds access flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s implementation of the eBPF code verifier, where an incorrect register bounds calculation while checking unsigned 32-bit instructions in an eBPF program occurs.. By default accessing the eBPF verifier is only accessible to privileged use...

How to remove adware on an Android phone

It shouldn’t be surprising that Android devices are the targets of threats like adware and other Potentially Unwanted Programs PUPs. After all, there are millions of apps on the Google Play Store, servicing billions of monthly active users globally. And, as we have noted with Mac virus trends,...

Security Bulletin: IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service is affected by a containerd security vulnerability (CVE-2021-41103)

Summary IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service is affected by a security vulnerability found in containerd that could result in allowing otherwise unprivileged Linux users to traverse directory contents and execute programs through plugins. CVE-2021-41103. Vulnerability Details CVEID: CVE-2021-41103...

Path traversal

A untrusted search path issue was found in Calibre at devices/linuxmounthelper.c leading to the ability of unprivileged users to execute any program as root...

CVE-2011-4125

A untrusted search path issue was found in Calibre at devices/linuxmounthelper.c leading to the ability of unprivileged users to execute any program as root...

CVE-2021-34593 CODESYS V2 runtime: unauthenticated invalid requests may result in denial-of-service

In CODESYS V2 Runtime Toolkit 32 Bit full and PLCWinNT prior to versions V2.4.7.56 unauthenticated crafted invalid requests may result in several denial-of-service conditions. Running PLC programs may be stopped, memory may be leaked, or further communication clients may be blocked from accessing...

U.S. Ban on Sales of Cyberattack Tools Is Anemic, Experts Warn

The launch of a standing offer to pay for Windows virtual private network VPN software zero-day exploits came to light this week, even as the U.S. mulls new regulations on the export of tools that could be used in cyberattacks against the U.S. or its interests. The developments signal that the U....

CVE-2021-42782

A stack buffer overflow issue was found in the OpenSC package. This flaw can potentially crash programs using the library. Mitigation Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and...

CVE-2021-42780

A use after return issue was found in Opensc before version 0.22.0 in insertpin function that could potentially crash programs using the library...

A Guide to Doing Cyberintelligence on a Restricted Budget

For those in the industry, it comes as no surprise that many cybersecurity programs have been impacted by loss of revenue during the pandemic. From cutting tooling and feed budgets to reduction in staff, it’s been challenging at best. In a recent SANS 2021 survey, “Threat Hunting In Uncertain...

OpenSSH 6.2 < 8.8

sshd in OpenSSH 6.2 through 8.x before 8.8, when certain non-default configurations are used, allows privilege escalation because supplemental groups are not initialized as expected. Helper programs for AuthorizedKeysCommand and AuthorizedPrincipalsCommand may run with privileges associated with...

Path traversal

A path traversal vulnerability in the Moxa MXview Network Management software Versions 3.x to 3.2.2 may allow an attacker to create or overwrite critical files used to execute code, such as programs or libraries...

The joy of phishing your employees

Many companies set up phishing test programs for their employees, often as part of a compliance requirement involving ongoing employee education on security topics. The aim of these programs is to train employees on how to spot a malicious link, not click it, and forward it on to the appropriate...

Career Navigator talk for IT Hub College

Last week I gave a "Career Navigator" talk for the students of the IT Hub College in Moscow. By the way, this college has a very interesting practical information security program. If it is relevant for you, check it out. Ive never talked so much about myself in public. It was like giving advises...

Privilege Escalation

github.com/moby/moby is vulnerable to privilege escalation. The vulnerability exists due to insecure permission which allows an attacker to traverse directory contents and execute programs...

Medium: containerd

Issue Overview: A bug was found in containerd where container root directories and some plugins had insufficiently restricted permissions, allowing otherwise unprivileged Linux users to traverse directory contents and execute programs. When containers included executable programs with extended...