Microsoft Releases Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer

Microsoft has released Security Bulletin MS10-002 as a Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer. This update addresses multiple vulnerabilities that when exploited, may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft Security...

Adobe Releases Shockwave Player Update

Adobe has released an update for Shockwave Player to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities affect Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.2.602 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT...

Apple Releases Security Update 2010-001

Apple has released Security Update 2010-001 to address multiple vulnerabilities in a number of applications. 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 HT4004 and...

Microsoft Releases Security Advisory 979352

Microsoft has released Security Advisory 979352 to alert users of a vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer. The advisory indicates that exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Microsoft also indicates that it is aware of public, active exploitatio...

IRS Warns of Online Scams

US-CERT is aware of reports of tax season phishing scams. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has issued a news release on its website warning consumers about potential scams. These scams are circulating via fraudulent email or other online messages appearing to come from the IRS. They attempt to...

Haitian Earthquake Disaster Email Scams and Search Engine Poisoning Campaigns

US-CERT would like to warn users of potential email scams and search engine poisoning campaigns that may circulate regarding the Haitian Earthquake disaster. The scam emails may contain links or attachments which may direct users to phishing or malware-laden websites. Fraudulent search engine...

Microsoft Releases January Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released an update to address a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows in its Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2010. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. An attacker may be able to exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to view...

Adobe Releases Update for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Adobe has released an update for Reader and Acrobat to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities affect Adobe Reader 9.2 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX and Adobe Acrobat 9.2 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities...

Oracle Releases Critical Patch Update for January 2010

Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for January 2010 to address 24 vulnerabilities across several products. This update contains the following security fixes: 10 for Oracle Database 3 for Oracle Application Server 3 for the Oracle Applications Suite 1 for PeopleSoft and JD Edwards Suite...

VMware Releases Multiple Updates for ESX

VMware has released Security Advisory VMSA-2010-0001 to address multiple vulnerabilities in ESX Service Console packages for Network Security Services NSS and NetScape Portable Runtime NSPR. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information, cause a...

Microsoft Releases Advance Notification for January Security Bulletin

Microsoft has issued a Security Bulletin Advance Notification indicating that its January release cycle will contain one bulletin, which will have a severity rating of Critical. The notification states that this bulletin is for Microsoft Windows. Release of this bulletin is scheduled for Tuesday,...

PowerDNS Recursor Update Addresses Multiple Vulnerabilities

PowerDNS has released PowerDNS Recursor 3.1.7.2 to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service condition, or spoof DNS information. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review PowerDNS...