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Researcher publishes Java proof-of-concept to urge Apple action

Researcher publishes Java proof-of-concept to urge Apple action

A security researcher who is upset that Apple has yet to patch a months-old vulnerability has published a proof-of-concept to demonstrate the exploit's severity.
Dan Kaplan May 20 2009 10:13AM Security
Vulnerability in WebEx ActiveX control

Vulnerability in WebEx ActiveX control

A new buffer overflow vulnerability was discovered in an Active X Control used by Cisco WebEx Meeting Manager, which may result in a denial of service or remote code execution, according to SecuObs.
Angela Moscaritolo May 19 2009 10:40AM Security
Microsoft criticised by SANS for releasing vulnerability details while the patch release is delayed

Microsoft criticised by SANS for releasing vulnerability details while the patch release is delayed

Microsoft's advance notifications of patching are putting Mac users at risk, according to SANS.
Dan Raywood May 15 2009 10:44AM Security
Review: McAfee Vulnerability Manager

Review: McAfee Vulnerability Manager

McAfee's Vulnerability Manager has a solid feature set which, after initial setup, is easy to use and highly configurable.
Peter Stephenson, May 14 2009 5:51PM Security
Adobe's PDF vulnerability patched

Adobe's PDF vulnerability patched

Security researchers say Adobe's PDF vulnerability, which was fixed today, is more of a pressing issue than Microsoft's PowerPoint vulnerabilities.
Angela Moscaritolo May 13 2009 10:32AM Security
Google to patch vulnerabilities in Chrome

Google to patch vulnerabilities in Chrome

Google Chrome's Stable channel has been updated to version 1.0.154.64 to fix two security issues that were discovered by internal Google testing.
Dan Raywood May 11 2009 10:44AM Security
Microsoft plans to patch PowerPoint flaw

Microsoft plans to patch PowerPoint flaw

Microsoft is preparing to issue a patch for a security vulnerability that has plagued users since early last month.
Shaun Nichols May 8 2009 1:16PM Software
Adobe PDF vulnerability fix slated for May 12

Adobe PDF vulnerability fix slated for May 12

Adobe said it plans to release an update by May 12 for the recently disclosed Reader and Acrobat vulnerability.
Dan Kaplan May 5 2009 9:53AM Security
Adobe admits to flaw in all forms of Reader

Adobe admits to flaw in all forms of Reader

Adobe has warned that a serious flaw has been discovered in all shipping versions of its Reader software, affecting PCs, Apple and Unix versions.
Iain Thomson Apr 30 2009 3:12PM Security
Adobe grappling with another PDF vulnerability

Adobe grappling with another PDF vulnerability

Adobe again is staring down a zero-day vulnerability in its popular Reader software, according to a new security advisory.
Dan Kaplan Apr 29 2009 10:16AM Security
Businesses at risk from e-commerce vulnerabilities: WhiteHat

Businesses at risk from e-commerce vulnerabilities: WhiteHat

E-commerce vendors need to tighten up their systems to avoid being ripped off by canny scammers, the RSA 2009 conference was told.
Iain Thomson Apr 27 2009 11:05AM Security
VMware patches new critical security vulnerability

VMware patches new critical security vulnerability

VMware has issued patches for a critical security vulnerability in its ESX and ESXi virtualisation products.
Chuck Miller Apr 14 2009 11:23AM Security
Microsoft issues PowerPoint security alert

Microsoft issues PowerPoint security alert

Microsoft has warned of a vulnerability in PowerPoint that could enable a hacker to gain remote control of a PC.
Staff Writers Apr 6 2009 10:55AM Security
"High-priority" Firefox patch being readied

"High-priority" Firefox patch being readied

A new patch for Firefox is being readied for shipment early next week to fix a vulnerability detected this week.
Greg Masters Mar 27 2009 10:48AM Security
Three critical flaws found in HP OpenView

Three critical flaws found in HP OpenView

A trio of flaws have been found in HP's OpenView software and users are being urged to patch their systems as soon as possible.
Iain Thomson Mar 24 2009 3:16PM Security
Web apps account for 80 percent of internet vulnerabilities

Web apps account for 80 percent of internet vulnerabilities

Vulnerabilities in web applications made up 80 percent of all web-related flaws in the second half of 2008 and rose in prevalence by about eight percent from the first half of the year, according to a report released by Cenzic.
Angela Moscaritolo Mar 19 2009 11:31AM Security
Vulnerability discovered that could allow 'man-in-the-middle' attacks on Windows DNS servers

Vulnerability discovered that could allow 'man-in-the-middle' attacks on Windows DNS servers

A Microsoft vulnerability has been detected that affects the DNS server and Web Proxy Autodiscovery (WPAD) Protocol registration.
SC Australia Staff Mar 17 2009 10:48AM Security
Eight flaws fixed in latest Microsoft patch release

Eight flaws fixed in latest Microsoft patch release

Microsoft has released its latest monthly security fix, addressing eight vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems.
Shaun Nichols Mar 11 2009 1:15PM Security
Zero-day Microsoft Excel vulnerability reported

Zero-day Microsoft Excel vulnerability reported

A new zero-day vulnerability is affecting Microsoft Excel, the software giant warned in an advisory.
Dan Kaplan Feb 25 2009 10:22AM Security
Hackers identify a new vulnerability on BitDefender website

Hackers identify a new vulnerability on BitDefender website

The website of BitDefender has been hit by hackers for the second time in a week.
Dan Raywood Feb 18 2009 10:23AM Security

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