Desktop Linux Password Stealer and Privilege Escalation

This module steals the user password of an administrative user on a desktop Linux system when it is entered for unlocking the screen or for doing administrative actions using PolicyKit. Then, it escalates to root privileges using sudo and the stolen user password. It exploits the design weakness...

Acunetix WP Security 4.0.3 - /wp-admin/admin.php wps-database Page Backup Generation CSRF Weakness

The Acunetix WP Security WordPress plugin was affected by a /wp-admin/admin.php wps-database Page Backup Generation CSRF Weakness security vulnerability...

Global Flash Galleries - swfupload.php Unauthenticated Image Upload Weakness

The global-flash-galleries WordPress plugin was affected by a swfupload.php Unauthenticated Image Upload Weakness security vulnerability...

MailUp 1.3.2 - ajax.functions.php Ajax Function Call H&ling XSS Weakness

The MailUp newsletter sign-up form WordPress plugin was affected by an ajax.functions.php Ajax Function Call H XSS Weakness security vulnerability...

Social Media Widget 4.0 - social-widget.php MITM Weakness Arbitrary Code Injection

The Social Media Widget WordPress plugin was affected by a social-widget.php MITM Weakness Arbitrary Code Injection security vulnerability...

Simple History - RSS Feed "rss_secret" Disclosure Weakness

The Simple History WordPress plugin was affected by a RSS Feed "rsssecret" Disclosure Weakness security vulnerability...

Better WP Security 3.6.3 - /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php license Parameter Stored XSS Weakness

The iThemes Security formerly Better WP Security WordPress plugin was affected by a /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php license Parameter Stored XSS Weakness security vulnerability...

JDK: Vulnerability in the IBMSecureRandom implementation of the IBMJCE and IBMSecureRandom cryptographic providers

The IBMSecureRandom component in the IBMJCE and IBMSecureRandom cryptographic providers in IBM SDK Java Technology Edition 5.0 before Service Refresh 16 FP6, 6 before Service Refresh 16, 6.0.1 before Service Refresh 8, 7 before Service Refresh 7, and 7R1 before Service Refresh 1 makes it easier f...

MGASA-2014-0292 Updated java-1.7.0-openjdk packages fix multiple vulnerabilities

Updated java-1.7.0-openjdk packages fix security vulnerabilities: It was discovered that the Hotspot component in OpenJDK did not properly verify bytecode from the class files. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use these flaws to bypass Java sandbox restrictions CVE-2014-4216...

How to prevent the next heartbleed-vulnerability warning-the black bar safety net

I. Introduction Based on the OpenSSL heart bleed vulnerability was considered to be the CVE-2 0 1 4-0 1 6 0 serious problem, OpenSSL is widely used in SSL and TLS plug-in. As used herein, the heart bleed vulnerability explanation this vulnerability is what is the use. This article studies the...

POS Machine Vendor Warns of Possible Payment Card Breach at Restaurants

Due to the better track inventory and accuracy of records, Point-of-sale POS systems are being used in most of the industries including restaurants, lodging, entertainment, and museums around the world. It can be easily set-up depending on the nature of the business. Despite that, Point-of-sale P...

VBulletin 1.0/2.x/3.0 Index.PHP User Interface Spoofing Weakness

No description provided by source. source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10362/info A weakness has been reported to exist in the VBulletin software that may allow an attacker to spoof parts of the VBulletin interface. The issue exists due to improper validation of user-supplied data. Remote...

WordPress Eventify - Simple Events plugin <= 1.7.f SQL Injection Vulnerability

No description provided by source. Exploit Title: WordPress Eventify - Simple Events plugin = 1.7.f SQL Injection Vulnerability Date: 2011-09-07 Author: Miroslav Stampar miroslav.stamparatgmail.com @stamparm Software Link: http://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/eventify.zip Version: 1.7.f tested...

Perl2Exe 1.0 9/5.0 2/6.0 Code Obfuscation Weakness

No description provided by source. source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6909/info Perl2Exe obfuscates Perl source code using a reversible algorithm when converting it to an executable format. This occurs when the encrypt option is selected. Those who use Perl2Exe with the expectation that the...

Opera Browser 6.0 6 URI Display Obfuscation Weakness

No description provided by source. source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9281/info A weakness has been reported in Opera that may allow attackers to obfuscate the URI for a visited page. The problem is said to occur when a URI that is designed to access a specific location with a supplied...

OWASP Stinger Filter Bypass Weakness

No description provided by source. source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25294/info OWASP Stinger is prone to a filter-bypass weakness because the application fails to properly handle certain input. Since the OWASP Stinger project is a software module designed to be incorporated into other...

Sun Java Plug-In 1.4 Unauthorized Java Applet Floppy Access Weakness

No description provided by source. source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8867/info A weakness has been reported in Java implementations that may constitute unauthorized access by Java applets to floppy devices. This weakness appears to present a flaw in the Java security model. This issue was...

Microsoft URLScan 2.5/ RSA Security SecurID 5.0 Configuration Enumeration Weakness

No description provided by source. source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8419/info A weakness has been discovered in Microsoft URLScan and RSA Security SecurID when used in conjunction on a web server. The problem is said to occur due to the order in which the products are placed within the...

AOL Instant Messenger 4.x/5.x Buddy Icon Predictable File Location Weakness

No description provided by source. source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9698/info It has been reported that AOL Instant Messenger stores imported Buddy Icons in a predictable location on client systems that may allow an attacker to facilitate further attacks which could eventually lead to...

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 Mouse Event URI Status Bar Obfuscation Weakness

No description provided by source. source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12541/info Microsoft Internet Explorer is reported prone to a URI obfuscation weakness. The issue presents itself when a HREF tag contains certain mouse events. This issue may be leveraged by an attacker to display false...