Apple Releases Security Update for Safari on OS X

Apple has released security updates for Safari 6.0.5 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. Safari 6.0.5 WebKit updates are available for the following versions: OS X Lion v10.7.5 O...

Microsoft Releases Security Advisory for Internet Explorer

Microsoft is investigating public reports of a remote code execution vulnerability in Internet Explorer 8 and is aware of attacks that attempt to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code if a user accesses a specially crafted website. Microsof...

Google Releases Google Chrome 26.0.1410.43

Google has released Google Chrome 26.0.1410.43 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome Frame to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Googl...

Adobe Releases Security Update for ColdFusion

Adobe has released a security hotfix for ColdFusion 10 Update 1 and above for Windows. This hotfix resolves a vulnerability affecting ColdFusion on Windows Internet Information Services IIS, which could result in a denial of service. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe...

Microsoft Releases July Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Developer Tools, and Server Software as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin summary for July 2012. These vulnerabilities may allow an attack to execute arbitrary code, operate with...

Cisco Releases Security Advisory for WebEx Player

Cisco has released a security advisory to address vulnerabilities affecting the following products: Cisco WebEx Recording Format WRF Cisco Advanced Recording Format ARF These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages...

Cisco Releases Multiple Security Advisories

Cisco has released three security advisories to address vulnerabilities affecting the following products: Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances Cisco ASA Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series ASA Service Module Cisco ASASM Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Cisco Application Control Engine...

Apple Releases Java Update for OS X Lion and Mac OS X

Apple has released a Java update to address multiple vulnerabilities for the following products: Mac OS X v10.6.8 Mac OS X Server v10.6.8 OS X Lion v10.7.4 OS X Lion Server v10.7.4 These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CER...

Adobe Releases Security Bulletins for Multiple Products

Adobe has released security bulletins to address multiple vulnerabilities for the following products: Adobe Illustrator CS5 15.0.x for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Illustrator CS5.5 15.1 for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Photoshop CS5 12.0 for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 12.1 for...

Adobe Releases Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player

Adobe has released a Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player to address a vulnerability affecting the following software versions: Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.233 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.7 and earlier versions for Andro...

Microsoft Releases Advanced Notification for May Security Bulletin

Microsoft has issued a Security Bulletin Advanced Notification indicating that its May release will contain seven bulletins. These bulletins will have the severity rating of critical and important and will be for Microsoft Windows, Office, .NET Framework, and Silverlight. Releases of these...

DNSChanger Malware

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to ensure their systems are not infected with the DNSChanger malware by utilizing tools and resources available at the DNS Changer Working Group DCWG website. Computers testing positive for infection of DNSChanger malware will need to be cleaned of the...

Apple Releases Flashback Malware Security Updates

Apple has released security updates to address Flashback malware in the following products: OS X Lion v10.7.3 OS X Lion Server v10.7.3 Mac OS X v10.6.8 Mac OS X Server v10.6.8 Apple has released a malware removal tool for the most common variant of the Flashback malware. If the malware is...

HP ProCurve 5400 zl Switches Security Bulletin

Hewlett-Packard HP has released a security bulletin to address a security vulnerability affecting HP 5400 zl series switches purchased after April 30, 2011. These switches contain a compact flash card that may be infected with malware. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review HP...

Adobe Releases Update for Adobe Flash Player

Adobe has released a security bulletin for Adobe Flash Player to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting the following software versions: Adobe Flash Player 11.1.102.62 and earlier versions from Windows, Linux, and Solaris operating systems Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.6 and earlier versions fo...

Google Releases Chrome 17.0.963.56

Google has released Chrome 17.0.963.56 for Linux, Macintosh, Windows, and Google Chrome Frame to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review th...

Adobe Releases Security Bulletins for Adobe Shockwave Player and RoboHelp

Adobe has released a security bulletins for Adobe Shockwave Player and RoboHelp to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting the following software versions: Adobe Shockwave Player 11.6.3.633 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe RoboHelp 9 or 8 for Word on Windows Exploitation of...

Google Releases Chrome 16.0.912.77

Google has released Chrome 16.0.912.77 for Linux, Mac, Windows, and Chrome Frame to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chro...

Google Releases Chrome 16.0.912.63

Google has released Chrome 16.0.912.63 for Linux, Mac, Windows, and Chrome Frame to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome Releases blog entry and update to...

Fraudulent Digital Certificates Could Allow Spoofing

US-CERT is aware of public reports that DigiCert Sdn. Bhd has issued 22 certificates with weak encryption keys. This could allow an attacker to use these certificates to impersonate legitimate site owners. DigiCert Sdn. Bhd has revoked all the weak certificates that they issued. Entrust, the pare...

Apple Releases iOS 5.0.1

Apple has released iOS 5.0.1 for the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod 3rd generation or later, iPad, and iPad 2 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information. US-CERT encourages users and administrators...

Microsoft Releases November Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2011. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service condition, or operate with elevated privileges...

Oracle Releases Critical Patch Update for October 2011

Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update and Java SE Critical Patch Update Advisory for October 2011 to address 77 vulnerabilities across multiple products. This update contains the following security fixes: 5 for Oracle Database Server 10 for Oracle Fusion Middleware 5 for Oracle E-Business...

Cisco Releases Security Advisory for Identity Services Engine

Cisco has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to gain complete administrative control of the device. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Cisco Security Advisory...

Cisco Releases Security Advisory and Applied Mitigation Bulletin

Cisco has released a security advisory and an applied mitigation bulletin to address vulnerabilities in Cisco TelePresence Recording Server Software Release 1.7.2.0. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to bypass security restrictions or take control of the...

Apple Releases iOS 4.3.4 and iOS 4.2.9

Apple has released iOS 4.3.4 for the iPhone GSM model, iPod touch, and iPad, and iOS 4.2.9 for the iPhone CDMA model to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or operate with escalated privileges. US-CERT encourages users and...

Microsoft Releases July Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2011. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or operate with elevated privileges. US-CERT encourages users...

Adobe Releases Security Bulletin for Critical Vulnerabilities in Shockwave Player

Adobe has released security bulletin APSB11-17 to alert users of critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.9.620 and earlier versions on the Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT...

Adobe Releases Security Bulletin for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Adobe has released a security bulletin to address multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader 10.0.1 and earlier versions for Windows, Adobe Reader 10.0.3 and earlier versions of Macintosh, and Adobe Acrobat 10.0.3 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities...

VMware Releases Security Advisory

VMware has released security advisory VMSA-2011-0009 to address multiple vulnerabilities in the following products: VMware Workstation 7.1.3 and earlier VMware Player 3.1.3 and earlier VMware Fusion 3.1.2 and earlier ESXi 4.1 without patch ESXi410-201104402-BG ESXi 4.0 without patch...

Mozilla Releases Firefox updates

Mozilla has released Firefox 4.0.1, 3.6.17, and 3.5.19 to address multiple vulnerabilities. The impact of these vulnerabilities includes arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, directory traversal, and information disclosure. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Mozil...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Reader and Acrobat

Adobe has released updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat for Windows and Macintosh. These updates address multiple vulnerabilities including the one described in the Flash Player security advisory APSA11-02. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code...

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Email Scams, Fake Antivirus and Phishing Attack Warning

US-CERT would like to warn users of potential email scams, fake antivirus and phishing attacks regarding the Japan earthquake and the tsunami disasters. Email scams may contain links or attachments which may direct users to phishing or malware-laden websites. Fake antivirus attacks may come in th...

Microsoft Releases Advance Notification for March Security Bulletin

Microsoft has issued a Security Bulletin Advance Notification indicating that its March release will contain three bulletins. One of these bulletins will have the severity rating of critical and will be for Microsoft Windows. The remaining two bulletins will have the severity rating of important...

Google Releases Chrome 9.0.597.107

Google has released Chrome 9.0.597.107 for all platforms to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome...

Cisco Releases Multiple Security Advisories

Cisco has released six security advisories to address vulnerabilities in multiple Cisco products. Security advisory cisco-sa-20110223-asa, addresses multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could cause a...

Google Releases Chrome 9.0.597.84

Google has released Chrome 9.0.597.84 for all platforms to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome Releases blog entry an...

Microsoft Releases Blog Entry Regarding Recent Outlook 2007 Update

The Microsoft Outlook product team has posted a blog entry to inform users of several issues related to the Outlook 2007 update KB2412171 that was released on December 14. The product team has identified these issues as: Outlook fails to connect if Secure Password Authentication SPA is configured...

RealNetworks Releases Security Update for RealPlayer

RealNetworks, Inc. has released an update for RealPlayer to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the RealNetworks notice released on December 10, 2010 and appl...

WordPress Releases Version 3.0.3

WordPress has released WordPress 3.0.3 to address a vulnerability. Execution of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to operate with elevated privileges. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the WordPress Codex document for version 3.0.3 and apply any necessary updates to hel...

VMware Releases Security Advisory VMSA-2010-0018

VMware has released security advisory VMSA-2010-0018 to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting VMware Workstation, Player, Fusion, ESXi, and ESX. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or operate with elevated privileges. US-CERT encourages users...

Holiday Season Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns

As the winter holidays are quickly approaching, US-CERT is republishing this entry to increase awareness. In the past, US-CERT has received reports of an increased number of phishing scams and malware campaigns that take advantage of the winter holiday and holiday shopping season. US-CERT reminds...

OpenSSL Releases OpenSSL 1.0.0b

OpenSSL has released OpenSSL 1.0.0b to address a vulnerability that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT recommends that users and administrators of this product update to OpenSSL version 1.0.0b or apply the workaround provided in the OpenSSL security advisory. Because OpenSSL...

Fraud Advisory for Consumers Released: Involvement in Criminal Activity Through Work from Home Scams

As part of a joint effort, the United States Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 and the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center FS-ISAC have released Fraud Advisory for Consumers: Involvement in Criminal Activity through...

Microsoft Releases Security Advisory 2416728

Microsoft has released a security advisory to alert users of a vulnerability affecting ASP.NET. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information or tamper with data. US-CERT encourages administrators to review Microsoft security advisory 2416728 and apply a...

Adobe Releases Security Advisory for Flash Player

Adobe has released a security advisory to alert users of a vulnerability affecting Adobe Flash Player. This vulnerability affects Flash Player 10.1.82.76 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Solaris, and Adobe Flash Player 10.1.92.10 for Android. Exploitation of this vulnerability...

Microsoft Releases Advance Notification for September Security Bulletin

Microsoft has issued a Security Bulletin Advance Notification indicating that its September release will contain nine bulletins. Four bulletins will have the severity rating of critical and will be for Microsoft Windows and Office. The remaining five bulletins will have the severity rating of...

Mozilla Releases Firefox 3.6.9

The Mozilla Foundation has released Firefox 3.6.9 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, obtain sensitive information, leverage cross-site scripting attacks, or cause a denial-of-service condition. The Mozilla Foundation has als...

Apple Releases Safari 5.0.2 and 4.1.2

Apple has released Safari 5.0.2 and 4.1.2 to address multiple vulnerabilities in the Safari and WebKit packages. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Apple article HT4333...

Apple Releases iTunes 10

Apple has released iTunes 10 to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting the WebKit package. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Apple article HT4328 and apply any...