MSRT August 2016 release adds Neobar detection

As part of our ongoing effort to provide better malware protection, the August 2016 release of the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool MSRT includes detections for BrowserModifier: Win32/Neobar, unwanted software, and Win32/Rovnix, a trojan malware family. This blog discusses...

The vulnerability of Google Chrome’s browser allows a hacker to replace the chrome_cleanup_tool.exe file.

The vulnerability in the Google Chrome browser’s browser/safebrowsing/srtfieldtrialwin.cc component does not use HTTPS protocol for the dl.google.com service when the Software Removal Tool is executed. Exploiting this vulnerability allows a malicious actor to replace the chromecleanuptool.exe fil...

Google Chrome < 51.0.2704.63 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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openSUSE Security Update : Chromium (openSUSE-2016-682)

Chromium was updated to 51.0.2704.79 to fix the following vulnerabilities : - CVE-2016-1696: Cross-origin bypass in Extension bindings - CVE-2016-1697: Cross-origin bypass in Blink - CVE-2016-1698: Information leak in Extension bindings - CVE-2016-1699: Parameter sanitization failure in DevTools ...

CVE-2016-1693

browser/safebrowsing/srtfieldtrialwin.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not use the HTTPS service on dl.google.com to obtain the Software Removal Tool, which allows remote attackers to spoof the chromecleanuptool.exe aka CCT file via a man-in-the-middle attack on an HTTP session...

CVE-2016-1693

browser/safebrowsing/srtfieldtrialwin.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not use the HTTPS service on dl.google.com to obtain the Software Removal Tool, which allows remote attackers to spoof the chromecleanuptool.exe aka CCT file via a man-in-the-middle attack on an HTTP session...

CVE-2016-1693

browser/safebrowsing/srtfieldtrialwin.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not use the HTTPS service on dl.google.com to obtain the Software Removal Tool, which allows remote attackers to spoof the chromecleanuptool.exe aka CCT file via a man-in-the-middle attack on an HTTP session...

Session fixation

browser/safebrowsing/srtfieldtrialwin.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not use the HTTPS service on dl.google.com to obtain the Software Removal Tool, which allows remote attackers to spoof the chromecleanuptool.exe aka CCT file via a man-in-the-middle attack on an HTTP session...

UBUNTU-CVE-2016-1693

browser/safebrowsing/srtfieldtrialwin.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not use the HTTPS service on dl.google.com to obtain the Software Removal Tool, which allows remote attackers to spoof the chromecleanuptool.exe aka CCT file via a man-in-the-middle attack on an HTTP session...

Unspecified Vulnerability in Google Chrome HTTP Download of Software Removal Tool

Google Chrome is a popular web browser. An unspecified vulnerability in Google Chrome HTTP Download of Software Removal Tool allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability to build malicious web pages and trick users into parsing them for attack...

chromium-browser: http download of software removal tool

browser/safebrowsing/srtfieldtrialwin.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not use the HTTPS service on dl.google.com to obtain the Software Removal Tool, which allows remote attackers to spoof the chromecleanuptool.exe aka CCT file via a man-in-the-middle attack on an HTTP session...

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool Privilege Escalation Security Advisory (3057154)

This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft advisory 3057154. SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2015 Greenbone AG Some text descriptions might be excerpted from a referenced sources, and are Copyright C by the respective right holders. SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-only...

Race condition

Race condition in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool MSRT before 5.26 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted DLL, aka "MSRT Race Condition Vulnerability."...

CVE-2015-2418

Race condition in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool MSRT before 5.26 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted DLL, aka "MSRT Race Condition Vulnerability."...

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool DLL Loading Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. A local attacker can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. Technologies Affected Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.25 Recommendations Permit loca...

MS KB3074162: Vulnerability in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool Could Allow Elevation of Privilege

The remote Windows host is affected by an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the Malicious Software Removal Tool MSRT failing to properly handle a race condition involving DLL-planting. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by placing a specially crafted DLL file in a...

Microsoft to Patch Critical Internet Explorer Vulnerability Next Week

You all won't have forget about the dodgy update released by Microsoft in its last month’s Patch Tuesday Updates which was responsible for crippling users’ computers - specially users running Windows 7 PCs with the 64bit version - with the infamous “Blue Screens of Death.” The company fixed the...

Microsoft released a“denial of service vulnerability”fixes-bug warning-the black bar safety net

In patch 5 9 IE vulnerability after Microsoft finally for its security software to plug a security vulnerability. It is reported that the vulnerability may be in use“Malware Protection engine”Malware Protection Engineto scan when triggered. Then, the attacker can use it to launch denial of...

MS Security Advisory 2974294: Vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Could Allow Denial of Service

A vulnerable version of Microsoft Malware Protection Engine MMPE is installed on the remote host. Scanning a maliciously crafted file could prevent the Malware Protection Engine from monitoring affected systems until the file is manually removed and the service is restarted. This plugin checks if...

[JRT] Junkware Removal Tool

Junkware Removal Tool is a security utility that searches for and removes common adware, toolbars, and potentially unwanted programs PUPs from your computer. A common tactics among freeware publishers is to offer their products for free, but bundle them with PUPs in order to earn revenue. This to...