Firmware Update for Apple AirPort Devices

Apple has released firmware update 7.7.3 for AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule base stations with 802.11ac. The update addresses the OpenSSL "Heartbleed" vulnerability where an attacker may obtain memory contents. US-CERT recommends that users and administrators review Apple Security Updat...

Security Update for Chrome OS

Google has released Chrome 34.0.1847.120 for all Chrome OS devices, except HP Chromebook Pavillion, to address multiple bug fixes, security updates, and feature enhancements. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Google Chrome release blog entry for additional details. This produc...

Adobe Releases Security Update for Reader Mobile

Adobe has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Adobe Reader Mobile 11.1.3 and earlier versions for Android. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document. US-CERT recommends that users and administrators...

Oracle Releases April 2014 Security Advisory

Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for April 2014 to address 104 vulnerabilities across multiple products. This update contains the following security fixes: 2 for Oracle Database Server 20 for Oracle Fusion Middleware 3 for Oracle Hyperion 10 for Oracle Supply Chain Products Suite 8 f...

Easter Holiday Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns

As the Easter holiday approaches, US-CERT reminds users to stay aware of holiday scams and cyber campaigns, which may include: shipping notifications that may be phishing scams or may contain malware electronic greeting cards that may contain malware requests for charitable contributions that may...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player and AIR

Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player and AIR. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to take control of an affected system. The following updates are available: Flash Player 13.0.0.182 for Windows and Macintosh Flash...

Microsoft Releases April 2014 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office, Office Services, Web Apps, Windows and Internet Explorer as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April, 2014. These vulnerabilities could allow remote code executions. US-CERT encourages users and...

OpenSSL 'Heartbleed' Vulnerability

A vulnerability in OpenSSL could allow a remote attacker to expose sensitive data, possibly including user authentication credentials and secret keys, through incorrect memory handling in the TLS heartbeat extension. This may allow an attacker to decrypt traffic or perform other attacks. OpenSSL...

Apple Releases Security Updates for Safari

Apple released Safari 6.1.3 and Safari 7.0.3 for OS X to address multiple vulnerabilities in WebKit. Software memory corruption issues may lead to information disclosure, unexpected application termination, or arbitrary code execution. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Apple Suppo...

Microsoft Releases Security Advisory

Microsoft has released a security advisory for Microsoft Word. A vulnerability exists for remote code execution which could allow an attacker to gain user rights by opening a specifically crafted Rich Text Format file. Applying the Microsoft Fix it solution will disable the opening of RTF content...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Chrome. Some of these vulnerabilities may lead to memory corruption or arbitrary code execution. Updates available include: Chrome 33.0.1750.154 for Windows. Chrome 33.0.1750.152 for Mac and Linux. Chrome 33.0.1750.152 fo...

Mozilla Releases Updates for Firefox, Thunderbird, and Seamonkey

The Mozilla Foundation has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Firefox, Thunderbird, and Seamonkey. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial-of-service condition, execute arbitrary code, or operate wit...

Ubuntu Releases Security Updates

Ubuntu has released security updates to address a vulnerability in the Mutt E-mail Client for Ubuntu 13.10, 12.10, 12.04 LTS, and 10.04 LTS. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to take control of a system via a crafted email. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Ubuntu Security...

Adobe Releases Security Update for Shockwave Player

Adobe has released a security update to address a critical vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0.9.149 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely take control of the affected system. Users and...

Google Releases Chrome Update

Google has released Google Chrome 33.0.1750.149 for Windows, Mac, and Linux to address multiple vulnerabilities, some of which could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to compromise a vulnerable system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome release blog ent...

Security Updates Available for Adobe Flash Player

Adobe has released security updates to address important vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.70 or earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh, and Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.341 or earlier versions for Linux. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could compromise data security in a user...

Security Update for Chrome OS

Google has released Google Chrome 33.0.1750.149 for all Chrome OS devices to address multiple bug fixes, security updates, and feature enhancements. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Google Chrome release blog entry for additional details. This product is provided subject to...

Google Releases Update for Chrome

Google has released Google Chrome 33.0.1750.146 for Windows, Mac, and Linux to address multiple vulnerabilities, some of which could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to compromise a vulnerable system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome Release blog ent...

Apple Releases QuickTime 7.7.5

Apple has released QuickTime 7.7.5 for Windows operating systems to address multiple vulnerabilities, which may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Apple Support Article HT6151 and apply any necessary...

Apple Releases OS X Mavericks v10.9.2 and Security Update 2014-001

Apple has released OS X Mavericks v10.9.2 and Security Update 2014-001 to address multiple vulnerabilities for the following versions of OS X: OS X Lion v10.7.5 OS X Lion Server v10.7.5 OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.5 OS X Mavericks v10.9 and v10.9.1 US-CERT encourages users and administrators to revi...