Updated hplip package fixes security vulnerabilities

It was discovered that the HPLIP Polkit daemon incorrectly handled temporary files. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to overwrite arbitrary files. CVE-2013-6402 It was discovered that HPLIP contained an upgrade tool that would download code in an unsafe fashion. If a remote attacker...

Linksys E1500/E2500 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

Device Name: Linksys E1500 / E2500 Vendor: Linksys ============ Device Description: ============ The Linksys E1500 is a Wireless-N Router with SpeedBoost. It lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Linksys E1500 to sha...

Linksys WRT54GL Firmware 4.30.15 build 2 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

Linksys WRT54GL Firmware 4.30.15 build 2 - Multiple Vulnerabilities Device Name: Linksys WRT54GL v1.1 Vendor: Linksys/Cisco ============ Vulnerable Firmware Releases: ============ Firmware Version: 4.30.15 build 2, 01/20/2011 ============ Device Description: ============ The Router lets you acces...

Windows Disconnect Wireless Connection

This module disconnects the current wireless network connection on the specified interface. This module requires Metasploit: https://metasploit.com/download Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework class MetasploitModule 'Windows Disconnect Wireless Connection', 'Description...

Indian hacker Atul Alex plants back door in Symbian firmware !

Indian hacker Atul Alex has had a look at the firmware for Symbian S60 smartphones and come up with a back door for it. By modifying version 5 of the original software – which runs on such devices as the Nokia 5800, Nokia X6, Nokia 5530XM, Sony Ericsson Satio and Sony Ericsson Vivaz – he has...

Mandriva Update for drakx-net MDVA-2008:088 (drakx-net)

Check for the Version of drakx-net OpenVAS Vulnerability Test Mandriva Update for drakx-net MDVA-2008:088 drakx-net Authors: System Generated Check Copyright: Copyright c 2009 Greenbone Networks GmbH, http://www.greenbone.net This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it...

Hacker attack and Defense of the PPPoE authentication and use-vulnerability and early warning-the black bar safety net

A Foreword In recent years, Internet data traffic has developed rapidly, broadband users showed explosive growth, the operators in the use of xDSL, LAN, HFC, wireless and other access methods at the same time, in order to build an operable, manageable and profitable broadband network, is very...