FREAK

FREAK Factoring Attack on RSA-EXPORT Keys CVE-2015-0204 is a weakness in some implementations of SSL/TLS that may allow an attacker to decrypt secure communications between vulnerable clients and servers. Google has released an updated version of its Android OS and Chrome browser for OS X to...

Guidance for Defending Against Destructive Malware

The Information Assurance Directorate of the National Security Agency NSA has released a report on Defensive Best Practices for Destructive Malware. This report details several steps network defenders can take to detect, contain, and minimize destructive malware infections. US-CERT encourages use...

FTC Details the Top 10 Imposter Scams of 2014

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an advisory describing the top 10 reported imposter scams for 2014. Scam operators often impersonate individuals, companies, and organizations to entice targets to participate in fraudulent financial transactions. Users are encouraged to review the FT...

Cisco IPv6 Denial of Service Vulnerability

Cisco has identified a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition. The vulnerability is due to improper processing of malformed IPv6 packets carrying extension headers. Cisco Network Convergence System 6000 NCS 6000 and Cisco Carrier...

Samba Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Linux and Unix based operating systems employing Samba versions 3.5.0 through 4.2.0rc4 contain a vulnerability in the Server Message Block daemon smbd. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT recommends users and administrators...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird

The Mozilla Foundation has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code on an affected system. Updates available...

Lenovo Computers Vulnerable to HTTPS Spoofing

Lenovo consumer personal computers employing the pre-installed Superfish VisualDiscovery software contain a critical vulnerability through a compromised root CA certificate. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to read all encrypted web browser traffic HTTPS,...

IRS Issues Warning for a Scam Targeting Tax Preparers

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued a press release addressing a new spear phishing scam targeting tax preparers and other tax professionals. Scam operators often use fraudulent e-mails to entice their targets to reveal login credentials. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to...

ISC Releases Security Updates for BIND

The Internet Systems Consortium ISC has released security updates to address a vulnerability in BIND. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition. Updates available include: BIND 9.9.6-P2 BIND 9.10.1-P2 Users and administrators are...

Microsoft Releases February 2015 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Windows as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2015. Some of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution, security feature bypass, elevation of privilege, or disclosure of information. US-CERT...

Microsoft Releases Critical Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released Security Bulletin MS15-011 to address a critical vulnerability in Windows. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take complete control of an affected system. This security update contains a new policy feature UNC Hardened Access which is not...

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome OS

Google has released Chrome OS 40.0.2214.114 for Chrome devices to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of one these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Google Chrome blog entry and app...

Microsoft Releases Critical Security Update for Internet Explorer

Microsoft has released a critical security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system if the user views a specially crafted webpage. Users and administrators are...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome 40.0.2214.111 for Windows, Mac, and Linux to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome blog entry a...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player

Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Flash Player, one of which could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB15-04 and apply the necessary updates. This...

Linux "Ghost" Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The Linux GNU C Library glibc versions 2.2 and other 2.x versions before 2.18 are vulnerable to remote code execution via a vulnerability in the gethostbyname function. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT recommends users a...

Apple Releases Security Updates for OS X, Safari, iOS and Apple TV

Apple has released security updates for OS X, Safari, iOS and Apple TV to address multiple vulnerabilities, one of which could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Updates available include: OS X v10.10.2 and Security Update 2015-001 for OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.5, OS X...

Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player

Adobe has released Flash Player desktop version 16.0.0.296 to address a critical vulnerability CVE-2015-0311 in 16.0.0.287 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to...

IC3 Releases Alert for a Scam Targeting Businesses

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has released an alert warning companies of a sophisticated wire payment scam dubbed the Business E-mail Compromise. Scammers use fraudulent information to trick companies into directing financial transactions into accounts they control. Users are encouraged...

FBI Releases "Ransomware on the Rise"

The FBI has released an article addressing ransomware campaigns that use intimidating messages claiming to be from the FBI or other government agencies. Scam operators use ransomware – a type of malicious software – to infect a computer and restrict access to it until a ransom is paid to unlock i...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome 40.0.2214.91 for Windows, Mac, and Linux to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition or obtain personal information. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review t...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player

Adobe has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Flash Player, which could potentially allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB15-02 and apply the necessary updates. This product ...

Ubuntu Releases Security Updates

Ubuntu has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, 12.04 LTS, 14.04 LTS, and 14.10. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. Users and administrators are encouraged to revi...

Oracle Releases January 2015 Security Advisory

Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for January 2015 to address 169 vulnerabilities across multiple products. This update contains the following security fixes: 8 for Oracle Database Server 36 for Oracle Fusion Middleware 10 for Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 10 for Oracle...

IC3 Issues Alert on University Employee Payroll Scam

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert addressing a spear phishing scam targeting university employees and their payroll accounts. Scam operators use fraudulent e-mails and websites to entice employees to reveal login credentials. Users are encouraged to review the IC3 Alert...

Affordable Care Act Phishing Campaign

US-CERT is aware of a phishing campaign purporting to come from a U.S. Federal Government Agency. The phishing emails reference the Affordable Care Act in the subject and claim to direct users to health coverage information, but instead direct them to sites which attempt to elicit private...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox, Firefox ESR, SeaMonkey, and Thunderbird

The Mozilla Foundation has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Firefox, Firefox ESR, SeaMonkey, and Thunderbird. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Updates available include: Firefox 35 Firefox ESR...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player

Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Flash Player, one of which could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB15-01 and apply the necessary updates. Th...

Microsoft Releases January 2015 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released eight updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. Some of these vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege, denial of service, remote code execution, or security feature bypass. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft Security...

OpenSSL Patches Eight Vulnerabilities

OpenSSL has released updates patching eight vulnerabilities, one of which may allow an attacker to cause a Denial of Service condition. The following updates are available: OpenSSL 1.0.1k for 1.0.1 users OpenSSL 1.0.0p for 1.0.0 users OpenSSL 0.9.8zd for 0.9.8 users Users and administrators are...

Apple Releases Security Updates for OS X

Apple has released security updates for OS X Mountain Lion, Mavericks, and Yosemite to address multiple vulnerabilities in the Network Time Protocol daemon. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of a vulnerable system. US-CERT encourages users and...

oCERT Releases Advisory for Unpatched UnZip Vulnerability

The Open Source Computer Security Incident Response Team oCERT has released an advisory addressing vulnerabilities in all versions of UnZip. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system if a user opens a specially crafted zip file. US-CER...

"Misfortune Cookie" Broadband Router Vulnerability

Broadband routers employing the Allegro RomPager firmware prior to versions 4.34 contain a vulnerability in HTTP cookie processing code. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected device. Users and administrators are encouraged to review...

Vulnerabilities Identified in Network Time Protocol Daemon

NTP has released an update that addresses multiple vulnerabilities in the Network Time Protocol daemon. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to execute malicious code. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Vulnerability Note VU852879 and update to NTP...

FTC Releases "Package Delivery" Themed Scam Alert

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released a Scam Alert addressing a "Package Delivery" themed phishing campaign regarding package delivery notifications from the U.S. Postal Service. Scam operators often use false information linked to reputable organizations to imply the email is legitimate...

Docker Releases Security Updates

Docker versions 1.3.3 and 1.4.0 have been released to address multiple security vulnerabilities, one of which could allow a remote attacker to take control of a vulnerable system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Docker Security Advisory and apply the necessary updates. This...

Certain TLS Implementations Vulnerable to POODLE Attacks

A new variant of the POODLE attack may affect some TLS implementations on account of an issue similar to one present in SSL 3.0. Successful exploitation may enable actors to derive plaintext from encrypted communications. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review TA14-290A for...

VMware Releases Updates for vCAC

VMware has released security updates to address a critical vulnerability in vCloud Automation Center vCAC, which could allow a remote attacker to take control of a vulnerable system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2014-0013 and apply the...

Microsoft Releases December 2014 Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Exchange, Windows, Internet Explorer, and Office as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2014. Some of these vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege, remote code execution, or disclosure of information...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash, Reader, Acrobat, and ColdFusion

Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Flash, Reader, Acrobat, and ColdFusion. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take over an affected system. US-CERT recommends users and administrators review Adobe Security Bulletins...

ISC Releases Security Updates for BIND

The Internet Systems Consortium ISC has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in BIND, one of which may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. Updates available include: BIND 9 version 9.9.6-P1 BIND 9 version 9.10.1-P1 Users and administrators are encouraged...

VMware Releases Security Updates for vCenter Server, vCenter Server Appliance, and ESXi

VMware has released a security advisory to address multiple vulnerabilities in vCenter Server, vCenter Server Appliance, and ESXi. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to perform man-in-the-middle or cross-site scripting attacks. US-CERT encourages users and...

Apple Releases Security Updates for Safari

Apple has released security updates for Safari to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code on an affected system. Updates include: Safari 8.0.1 for OS X Yosemite v10.10.1 Safari 7.1.1...

IBM Releases Security Update for MDM

IBM has released Tivoli Endpoint Manager Mobile Device Management MDM version 9.0.60100 to address a vulnerability which may allow a remote attacker to gain control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the IBM Security Bulletin and apply the necessary updates...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox and Thunderbird

The Mozilla Foundation has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Firefox and Thunderbird. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial of service, or exploit a buffer overflow on an affected browser. Updates...

Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player

Adobe has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Flash Player which could potentially allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB14-26 and apply the necessary updates. This product i...

Docker Releases Security Advisory

Docker has released a critical security advisory to address vulnerabilities in Docker versions prior to version 1.3.2, one of which could allow an attacker to escalate privileges and execute remote code on an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Docker's Security...

US-CERT Alerts Users to Holiday Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns

US-CERT reminds users to remain vigilant when browsing online this holiday season. E-cards from unknown senders may contain malicious links. Fake advertisements or shipping notifications may deliver infected attachments. Spoofed e-mail messages and fraudulent posts on social networking sites may...

WordPress Releases Security Update

WordPress 4.0.1 has been released to address multiple vulnerabilities, one of which could allow a site to be compromised by a remote attacker. WordPress 3.9.2 and earlier are affected by this vulnerability. US-CERT recommends users and administrators review the WordPress Maintenance and Security...

Drupal Releases Security Advisory

Drupal has released an advisory to address multiple vulnerabilities in Drupal core 6.x versions prior to 6.34 and Drupal core 7.x versions prior to 7.34, one of which could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Drupal's Securit...