WEEKEND VULNERABILITY AND PATCH REPORT

June 2, 2013

The following software vulnerabilities and updates were announced by Citadel Information Group.  They strongly recommend that readers update their computers and take other action as indicated.  This is from an e-mail received from Stan Stahl, Ph.D. [www.citadel-information.com] and posted with his approval.

Important Security Updates

Dropbox: Dropbox has released version 2.0.22 of Dropbox. Updates are available from within the program or download from the Dropbox website. 

RoboForm: Siber Systems has released version 7.8.9.5 of Roboform. Updates are available from within the program, look for the "Check New Version" button on the Options menu or from the Roboform website.

Yahoo! Browser for Android: Yahoo! has released version 1.4.5 of its browser for the Android. Updates are available through the device.

Current Software Versions

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.202 [Windows 7: IE9, Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera]

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.202 [Windows 8: IE]

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.202 [Macintosh OS X: Firefox, Opera, Safari]

Adobe Reader 11.0.03

Dropbox 2.0.22 [Citadel warns against relying on Dropbox security. We recommend files containing sensitive information be independently encrypted with a program like Axcrypt; encryption keys be at least 15 characters long; and the Dropbox password be at least 15 characters long and different from other passwords.]

Firefox 21 [Windows]

Google Chrome 27.0.1453.94

Internet Explorer 10.0.9200.16521 [Windows 7: IE]

Internet Explorer 10.0.9200.16519 [Windows 8: IE]

Java SE 7 Update 21 [Citadel recommends removing or disabling Java from your browser. Java is a major source of cyber criminal exploits. It is not needed for most internet browsing. If you have particular web sites that requires Java, Citadel recommends using a two-browser approach to minimize risk. If you normally browse the Web with Firefox, for example, disable the Java plugin in Firefox and use an alternative browser - such as Chrome, IE9, Safari, etc - with Java enabled to browse only the sites that require it.]

QuickTime 7.7.4

Safari 5.1.7  [Windows]

Safari 6.0.4 [Mac OS X]

Skype 6.3.0.105

Newly Announced Unpatched Vulnerabilities

None

For an updated list of previously announced Unpatched Vulnerabilities, please see the resources section of Citadel's website.

For Your IT Department

Cisco Nexus 1000V: Secunia reports at least 6 unpatched vulnerabilities in Cisco's Nexus 1000V switch. No official solution is currently available.

Novell Client: Secunia reports 2 separate unpatched vulnerabilities within Novell's Client; one refers to the VERIFY_KEY and the second refers to REQUEST_REPLY. No official solution is currently available.

VMware ESX Server: Secunia reports a partial fix to address two vulnerabilities in VMware's ESX Server, reported in versions 4.0 and 4.1. Apply the patch if available.

If you are responsible for the security of your computer, Citadel's Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report is for you. We strongly urge you to take action to keep your workstation patched and updated.

If someone else is responsible for the security of your computer, forward our Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report to them and follow up to make sure your computer has been patched and updated.

Vulnerability management is a key element of cyber security management. Cyber criminals take over user computers by writing computer programs that "exploit" vulnerabilities in operating systems (Windows, Apple OS, etc) and application programs (Adobe Acrobat, Office, Flash, Java, etc). When software companies find a vulnerability, they usually issue an update patch to fix the code running in their customer's computers.

Citadel publishes our Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report to alert readers to some of the week's important updates and vulnerabilities. Our focus is on software typically found in the small or home office (SOHO) or that users are likely to have on their home computer. The report is not intended to be a thorough listing of updates and vulnerabilities.

Copyright © 2013 Citadel Information Group. All rights reserved.

WEEKEND VULNERABILITY AND PATCH REPORT

May 19, 2013

The following software vulnerabilities and updates were announced by Citadel Information Group.  They strongly recommend that readers update their computers and take other action as indicated.  This is from an e-mail received from Stan Stahl, Ph.D. [www.citadel-information.com] and posted with his approval.

Important Security Updates

Adobe Acrobat: Adobe has released an update to Acrobat to fix at least 27 vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical.  Updates are available from within the program or Adobe's website.

Adobe Flash: Adobe has released updates for several versions of its Flash Player to fix at least 13 highly critical vulnerabilities, including Windows, Mac, Linux and Android devices. Updates are available from within the program or Adobe's website. Updates are also available for Adobe AIR.

Adobe Reader: Adobe has released version 11.0.03 to Reader to fix at least 27 vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical. Updates are available from within the program or Adobe's website.

Apple iTunes: Apple has released version 11.0.3 for iTunes to fix at least 40 vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical. Updates are available through iTunes or Apple's website.

BlackBerry Tablet OS: BlackBerry has released an update to fix at least 35 vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical, in its bundled version of Adobe Flash Player. Update to version 2.1.0.1526 or later.

Keepass: Keepass has released version 2.22 to Keepass. The update is available on Keepass' website.

Mozilla Firefox: Mozilla has released version 21.0 of Firefox. Updates are available through Firefox. See unpatched vulnerability below in versions prior to 21.0. Updates are also available for Thunderbird.

Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Microsoft released several updates addressing at least 33 security vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical, in Windows, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Publisher, Office Communicator, Visio, and Word. Updates are available via Windows Update or from Automatic Update. This update includes the fix for the Zero Day in Internet Explorer 8, which we first alerted readers to in a Special Alert in Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report, May 5, 2013.  

Microsoft Windows: Microsoft has released an update to Windows 8 to fix at least 13 highly critical vulnerabilities in its bundled version of Adobe Flash Player within Internet Explorer 10. Updates are available through Windows Update in the Control Panel

Current Software Versions

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.202 [Windows 7: IE9, Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera]

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.202 [Windows 8: IE]

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.202 [Macintosh OS X: Firefox, Opera, Safari]

Adobe Reader 11.0.03

Dropbox 1.6.11 [Citadel warns against relying on Dropbox security. We recommend files containing sensitive information be independently encrypted with a program like Axcrypt; encryption keys be at least 15 characters long; and the Dropbox password be at least 15 characters long and different from other passwords.]

Firefox 21 [Windows]

Google Chrome 26.0.1410.64

Internet Explorer 10.0.9200.16521 [Windows 7: IE]

Internet Explorer 10.0.9200.16519 [Windows 8: IE]

Java SE 7 Update 21 [Citadel recommends removing or disabling Java from your browser. Java is a major source of cyber criminal exploits. It is not needed for most internet browsing. If you have particular web sites that requires Java, Citadel recommends using a two-browser approach to minimize risk. If you normally browse the Web with Firefox, for example, disable the Java plugin in Firefox and use an alternative browser - such as Chrome, IE9, Safari, etc - with Java enabled to browse only the sites that require it.]

QuickTime 7.7.3 (1680.64)

Safari 5.1.7  [Windows]

Safari 6.0.4 [Mac OS X]

Skype 6.3.0.105

Newly Announced Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Mozilla Firefox: Secunia reports at least 11 highly critical unpatched vulnerabilities in versions prior to 21.0 of Mozilla's Firefox. No patches are available at this time. Update to version 21.0 of Firefox.  

For an updated list of previously announced Unpatched Vulnerabilities, please see the resources section of Citadel's website.

For Your IT Department

Cisco Multiple Products: Cisco has released updates for multiple products, including Cisco's Wireless LAN controller, WebEx, Unified Meeting Place, Unified Communications Domain Manager, and others. Apply appropriate updates.  

Microsoft Malware Protection Products: Mozilla has released an update to its Malware Protection Products to fix a highly critical vulnerability.  Ensure that systems are running version 1.1.9506.0 or later of Microsoft Malware Protection Engine.

Mozilla Firefox ESR: Mozilla has released an update to its Firefox ESR to fix at least 8 highly critical vulnerabilities. Update to version 17.0.6. More information is available on Mozilla's website. Updates are also available for Thunderbird ESR.

If you are responsible for the security of your computer, Citadel's Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report is for you. We strongly urge you to take action to keep your workstation patched and updated.

If someone else is responsible for the security of your computer, forward our Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report to them and follow up to make sure your computer has been patched and updated.

Vulnerability management is a key element of cyber security management. Cyber criminals take over user computers by writing computer programs that "exploit" vulnerabilities in operating systems (Windows, Apple OS, etc) and application programs (Adobe Acrobat, Office, Flash, Java, etc). When software companies find a vulnerability, they usually issue an update patch to fix the code running in their customer's computers.

Citadel publishes our Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report to alert readers to some of the week's important updates and vulnerabilities. Our focus is on software typically found in the small or home office (SOHO) or that users are likely to have on their home computer. The report is not intended to be a thorough listing of updates and vulnerabilities.

Copyright © 2013 Citadel Information Group. All rights reserved.

WEEKEND VULNERABILITY AND PATCH REPORT

May 12, 2013

The following software vulnerabilities and updates were announced by Citadel Information Group.  They strongly recommend that readers update their computers and take other action as indicated.  This is from an e-mail received from Stan Stahl, Ph.D. [www.citadel-information.com] and posted with his approval.

Important Security Updates

D-Link DSL-320B: D-Link has released version 1.25 to fix vulnerabilities in its DSL-320B broadband modem. Download from D-Link's website.

Current Software Versions

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.169 [Windows 7: IE9, Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera]

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.169 [Windows 8: IE]

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.169 [Macintosh OS X: Firefox, Opera, Safari]

Adobe Reader 11.0.02

Dropbox 1.6.11 [Citadel warns against relying on Dropbox security. We recommend files containing sensitive information be independently encrypted with a program like Axcrypt; encryption keys be at least 15 characters long; and the Dropbox password be at least 15 characters long and different from other passwords.]

Firefox 20.0.1 [Windows]

Google Chrome 26.0.1410.64

Internet Explorer 10.0.9200.16521 [Windows 7: IE]

Internet Explorer 10.0.9200.16519 [Windows 8: IE]

Java SE 7 Update 21 [Citadel recommends removing or disabling Java from your browser. Java is a major source of cyber criminal exploits. It is not needed for most internet browsing. If you have particular web sites that requires Java, Citadel recommends using a two-browser approach to minimize risk. If you normally browse the Web with Firefox, for example, disable the Java plugin in Firefox and use an alternative browser - such as Chrome, IE9, Safari, etc - with Java enabled to browse only the sites that require it.]

QuickTime 7.7.3 (1680.64)

Safari 5.1.7  [Windows]

Safari 6.0.4 [Mac OS X]

Skype 6.3.0.105

Newly Announced Unpatched Vulnerabilities

None 

For an updated list of previously announced Unpatched Vulnerabilities, please see the resources section of Citadel's website.

For Your IT Department

Adobe ColdFusion: Adobe has identified a critical vulnerability affecting ColdFusion 10, 9.0.2, 9.0.1, 9.0, and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX. There are reports that an exploit of this vulnerability is publicly available. US-CERT recommends users and administrators review Adobe Security Advisory APSA13-03. Please note the advisory indicates that the workaround does not correct the vulnerability, but it may help mitigate the risk of exposure to this issue.

Cisco Multiple Products: Cisco has released updates for multiple products, including Cisco's Wireless LAN controller, WebEx, Unified Meeting Place, Unified Communications Domain Manager, and others. Apply appropriate updates.  

Citrix XenServer: Citrix has released a patch for its XenServer. Apply patches. 

If you are responsible for the security of your computer, Citadel's Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report is for you. We strongly urge you to take action to keep your workstation patched and updated.

If someone else is responsible for the security of your computer, forward our Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report to them and follow up to make sure your computer has been patched and updated.

Vulnerability management is a key element of cyber security management. Cyber criminals take over user computers by writing computer programs that "exploit" vulnerabilities in operating systems (Windows, Apple OS, etc) and application programs (Adobe Acrobat, Office, Flash, Java, etc). When software companies find a vulnerability, they usually issue an update patch to fix the code running in their customer's computers.

Citadel publishes our Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report to alert readers to some of the week's important updates and vulnerabilities. Our focus is on software typically found in the small or home office (SOHO) or that users are likely to have on their home computer. The report is not intended to be a thorough listing of updates and vulnerabilities.

Copyright © 2013 Citadel Information Group. All rights reserved.

WEEKEND VULNERABILITY AND PATCH REPORT

May 5, 2013

The following software vulnerabilities and updates were announced by Citadel Information Group.  They strongly recommend that readers update their computers and take other action as indicated.  This is from an e-mail received from Stan Stahl, Ph.D. [www.citadel-information.com] and posted with his approval.

Special Security Alert

Microsoft Internet Explorer: Secunia reports an extremely critical unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8.x that is currently being actively exploited in target attacks. No official solution is currently available. Microsoft recommends upgrading to Internet Explorer 9 or 10.

Important Security Updates

D-Link IP Camera: D-Link has released updates to fix at least 3 security issues for several of its DCS model IP Cameras. Go to D-Link's website and select the model to download the current version.  

Google Chrome: Google has released version 26.0.1410.53 for Chrome for iOS to fix moderately critical vulnerabilities. Download the update from Chrome's website.

Yahoo! Browser for Android: Yahoo! has released version 1.4.3. for the browser for Android to fix a weakness. Update through the device.

Current Software Versions

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.169 [Windows 7: IE9, Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera]

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.169 [Windows 8: IE]

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.169 [Macintosh OS X: Firefox, Opera, Safari]

Adobe Reader 11.0.02

Dropbox 1.6.11 [Citadel warns against relying on Dropbox security. We recommend files containing sensitive information be independently encrypted with a program like Axcrypt; encryption keys be at least 15 characters long; and the Dropbox password be at least 15 characters long and different from other passwords.]

Firefox 20.0.1 [Windows]

Google Chrome 26.0.1410.64

Internet Explorer 10.0.9200.16521 [Windows 7: IE]

Internet Explorer 10.0.9200.16519 [Windows 8: IE]

Java SE 7 Update 21 [Citadel recommends removing or disabling Java from your browser. Java is a major source of cyber criminal exploits. It is not needed for most internet browsing. If you have particular web sites that requires Java, Citadel recommends using a two-browser approach to minimize risk. If you normally browse the Web with Firefox, for example, disable the Java plugin in Firefox and use an alternative browser - such as Chrome, IE9, Safari, etc - with Java enabled to browse only the sites that require it.]

QuickTime 7.7.3 (1680.64)

Safari 5.1.7  [Windows]

Safari 6.0.4 [Mac OS X]

Skype 6.3.0.105

Newly Announced Unpatched Vulnerabilities

D-Link DIR-635 Wireless Router: Secunia reports unpatched vulnerabilities in D-Link's DIR-635 Wireless Router in revision B1 version 2.34EU. Other versions may also be affected.No official solution is currently available. 
For an updated list of previously announced Unpatched Vulnerabilities, please see the resources section of Citadel's website.

For Your IT Department

Cisco Multiple Products: Cisco has released updates for multiple products, including Cisco's IOS , WebEx, Unified Meeting Place, TelePresence Management, IPS 4200, Nexus 7000, and others. Apply appropriate updates.

HP Service Manager: Secunia reports at least 57 vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical, in HP's Service Manager. Update to version 9.31.2004 p2.

Novell iPrint Client: Secunia reports a highly critical vulnerability in Novell's iPrint Client in versions prior to 5.90. Update to version 5.90.

If you are responsible for the security of your computer, Citadel's Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report is for you. We strongly urge you to take action to keep your workstation patched and updated.

If someone else is responsible for the security of your computer, forward our Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report to them and follow up to make sure your computer has been patched and updated.

Vulnerability management is a key element of cyber security management. Cyber criminals take over user computers by writing computer programs that "exploit" vulnerabilities in operating systems (Windows, Apple OS, etc) and application programs (Adobe Acrobat, Office, Flash, Java, etc). When software companies find a vulnerability, they usually issue an update patch to fix the code running in their customer's computers.

Citadel publishes our Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report to alert readers to some of the week's important updates and vulnerabilities. Our focus is on software typically found in the small or home office (SOHO) or that users are likely to have on their home computer. The report is not intended to be a thorough listing of updates and vulnerabilities.

Copyright © 2013 Citadel Information Group. All rights reserved.

WEEKEND VULNERABILITY AND PATCH REPORT

April 21, 2013

The following software vulnerabilities and updates were announced by Citadel Information Group.  They strongly recommend that readers update their computers and take other action as indicated.  This is from an e-mail received from Stan Stahl, Ph.D. [www.citadel-information.com] and posted with his approval.

Important Security Updates

Apple Java for OS X: Apple has released an update to OS X to fix at least 21 highly critical vulnerabilities in its version of Java. Download the update from Apple's website.

Apple Safari for OS X: Apple has released version 6.0.4. of Safari for OS X to fix a highly critical vulnerability. Download the update from Apple's website. This update is for OS X only and doesn't affect the Windows version.

Foxit 6.02.0413: Foxit has released a security and performance update. The updated program can be obtained from Foxit's web site

NetGear WNR1000: NetGear has released version 1.0.2.60 for its WNR1000 Wireless Router to fix a vulnerability. Download the update from NetGear's website by providing the model number of the router.

Oracle Java: Oracle has released Java  SE 7 Update 21 to fix at least 42 highly critical vulnerabilities in  Java. Download the update from the Java website.

Picasa 3.9, build 136.20: Picasa has released a security and performance update. The updated program can be obtained from Picasa's website.

VLC Media Player: VLC has released version 2.0.6 to its Media Player to fix a highly critical vulnerability reported in version 2.05 and prior. Download the version from VLC's website. We first alerted readers to this vulnerability in Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report, February 3, 2013. 

Current Software Versions

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.169 [Windows 7: IE9, Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera]

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.169 [Windows 8: IE]

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.169 [Macintosh OS X: Firefox, Opera, Safari]

Adobe Reader 11.0.02

Dropbox 1.6.11 [Citadel warns against relying on Dropbox security. We recommend files containing sensitive information be independently encrypted with a program like Axcrypt; encryption keys be at least 15 characters long; and the Dropbox password be at least 15 characters long and different from other passwords.]

Firefox 20.0.1 [Windows]

Google Chrome 26.0.1410.64

Internet Explorer 10.0.9200.16521 [Windows 7: IE]

Internet Explorer 10.0.9200.16519 [Windows 8: IE]

Java SE 7 Update 21 [Citadel recommends removing or disabling Java from your browser. Java is a major source of cyber criminal exploits. It is not needed for most internet browsing. If you have particular web sites that requires Java, Citadel recommends using a two-browser approach to minimize risk. If you normally browse the Web with Firefox, for example, disable the Java plugin in Firefox and use an alternative browser - such as Chrome, IE9, Safari, etc - with Java enabled to browse only the sites that require it.]

QuickTime 7.7.3 (1680.64)

Safari 5.1.7  [Windows]

Safari 6.0.4 [Mac OS X]

Skype 6.3.0.105

Newly Announced Unpatched Vulnerabilities

D-Link DIR-865L Wireless Router: Secunia reports an unpatched vulnerability in D-Link's DIR-865-L Wireless Router in version 1.03. There is currently no patch at this time.

Linksys EA2700 Wireless Router: Secunia reports unpatched vulnerabilities in Linksys' EA2700 Wireless Router in firmware version 1.0.12.128947. There is currently no patch at this time. 

Linksys WRT54GL Wireless Router: Secunia reports an unpatched vulnerability in D-Link's DIR-865-L Wireless Router in firmware version 4.30.15. There is currently no patch at this time. 

For an updated list of previously announced Unpatched Vulnerabilities, please see the resources section of Citadel's website.

For Your IT Department

Cisco Multiple Products: Cisco has released updates for multiple products, including its Adaptive Security Appliance, NAC appliance,  and others. Apply appropriate updates.

Novell GroupWise: Novell has released an update for its GroupWise WebAccess to fix a vulnerability. Apply appropriate patches.

Oracle Multiple Products: US-CERT and Secunia reports that Oracle has released updates for at least 31 of its products, including Oracle Database Server, E-Business Suite, Supply Chain Products Suite, PeopleSoft, My SQL and others. Apply appropriate updates.

If you are responsible for the security of your computer, Citadel's Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report is for you. We strongly urge you to take action to keep your workstation patched and updated.

If someone else is responsible for the security of your computer, forward our Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report to them and follow up to make sure your computer has been patched and updated.

Vulnerability management is a key element of cyber security management. Cyber criminals take over user computers by writing computer programs that "exploit" vulnerabilities in operating systems (Windows, Apple OS, etc) and application programs (Adobe Acrobat, Office, Flash, Java, etc). When software companies find a vulnerability, they usually issue an update patch to fix the code running in their customer's computers.

Citadel publishes our Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report to alert readers to some of the week's important updates and vulnerabilities. Our focus is on software typically found in the small or home office (SOHO) or that users are likely to have on their home computer. The report is not intended to be a thorough listing of updates and vulnerabilities.

Copyright © 2013 Citadel Information Group. All rights reserved.

WEEKEND VULNERABILITY AND PATCH REPORT

April 14, 2013

The following software vulnerabilities and updates were announced by Citadel Information Group.  They strongly recommend that readers update their computers and take other action as indicated.  This is from an e-mail received from Stan Stahl, Ph.D. [www.citadel-information.com] and posted with his approval.

Special Security Alert

Microsoft Patch Tuesday: KrebsOnSecurity.com writes that Microsoft is encouraging users to pay strict attention to this weeks patching regarding Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-036. Those who haven't installed it yet should hold off on MS13-036, a security update that Microsoft released earlier this week to fix a dangerous security bug in its Windows operating system. Microsoft is seeing a spike in complaints from Windows users who found their machines unbootable after applying the update. Instructions to uninstall are available on Microsoft's website.

WordPress Websites: As reported in this week's Cyber Security News of the Week, KrebsOnSecurity.com writes if you have a website developed in WordPress or Joomla!, know your website may be under attack. Citadel strongly recommends you contact your webmaster and 1) set the account lockout threshold to be 5 or less, and 2) make sure the administrative password is complex and at least 15 characters long. See Citadel's blog post "Three Rules for Password Sanity." As a general rule, Citadel also recommends ensuring your webmaster keeps your WordPress and Joomla! installations patched and up to date. Further, ensure your webmaster or IT personnel keep servers patched and up to date.

Important Security Updates

Adobe Coldsion: Adobe has released updates to several versions of ColdFusion to fix highly critical vulnerabilities reported in versions 10, 9.0.2, 9.0.1 and 9.0 for Windows, Mac and UNIX. Specific steps for the updates are available from Adobe's website.

Adobe Flash Player: Adobe has released version 11.7.700.169 to fix highly critical vulnerabilities in its Flash Player. Updates are available from Adobe's website. Updates are also available for Adobe AIR

Adobe Flash Player for the Android: Adobe has released an update to fix highly critical vulnerabilities in its Flash Player for the Android. Updates are available through the device.

Adobe Shockwave Player: Adobe has released version 12.0.2.122 for both Windows and Mac to fix several critical vulnerabilities in earlier versions of its Shockwave Player. Updates are available from Adobe's website.

Google Chrome Flash Player: Google has released an updated version of Chrome to fix several highly critical vulnerabilities due to a bundled vulnerable version of Adobe Flash Player. Update to version 26.0.1410.63 for Mac and Linux or 26.0.1410.64 for Windows. Update through Chrome settings or go to Chrome's website.  

Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Microsoft released several updates addressing at least 13 security vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical, in Windows, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Server Software, Silverlight, Remote Desktop, and Windows Defender Anti-malware program on Windows 8. Updates are available via Windows Update or from Automatic Update. See Special Security Alert above.

Mozilla Firefox: Mozilla has released version 20.0.1 of Firefox to fix at least 10 highly critical vulnerabilities that remain unpatched in previous versions. Updates are available through the program or Firefox's website. Updates are also available for Thunderbird and SeaMonkey.

Current Software Versions

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.169 [Windows 7: IE9, Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera]

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.169 [Windows 8: IE]

Adobe Flash 11.7.700.169 [Macintosh OS X: Firefox, Opera, Safari]

Adobe Reader 11.0.02

Dropbox 1.6.11 [Citadel warns against relying on Dropbox security. We recommend files containing sensitive information be independently encrypted with a program like Axcrypt; encryption keys be at least 15 characters long; and the Dropbox password be at least 15 characters long and different from other passwords.]

Firefox 20.0.1 [Windows]

Google Chrome 26.0.1410.64

Internet Explorer 10.0.9200.16521 [Windows 7: IE]

Internet Explorer 10.0.9200.16519 [Windows 8: IE]

Java SE 7 Update 17 [Citadel recommends removing or disabling Java from your browser. Java is a major source of cyber criminal exploits. It is not needed for most internet browsing. If you have particular web sites that requires Java, Citadel recommends using a two-browser approach to minimize risk. If you normally browse the Web with Firefox, for example, disable the Java plugin in Firefox and use an alternative browser - such as Chrome, IE9, Safari, etc - with Java enabled to browse only the sites that require it.]

QuickTime 7.7.3 (1680.64)

Safari 5.1.7  [Windows]

Safari 6.0.3 [Mac OS X]

Skype 6.3.0.105

Newly Announced Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Cisco Linksys EA2700 Wireless Router: Threatpost reports several unpatched highly critical vulnerabilities in Cisco's Linksys EA2700 Network Manager N600 Wireless-N router. There is currently no patch at this time.  

For an updated list of previously announced Unpatched Vulnerabilities, please see the resources section of Citadel's website.

For Your IT Department

Cisco Multiple Products: Cisco has released updates for multiple products, including its IOS products, Prime Network Control System, Firewall Services, ASA Software,  and AnyConnect VPN. Apply appropriate updates.

Novell Identity Manager: Novell has released an update for its Identify Manager. Apply appropriate patches. 

 

If you are responsible for the security of your computer, Citadel's Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report is for you. We strongly urge you to take action to keep your workstation patched and updated.

If someone else is responsible for the security of your computer, forward our Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report to them and follow up to make sure your computer has been patched and updated.

Vulnerability management is a key element of cyber security management. Cyber criminals take over user computers by writing computer programs that "exploit" vulnerabilities in operating systems (Windows, Apple OS, etc) and application programs (Adobe Acrobat, Office, Flash, Java, etc). When software companies find a vulnerability, they usually issue an update patch to fix the code running in their customer's computers.

Citadel publishes our Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report to alert readers to some of the week's important updates and vulnerabilities. Our focus is on software typically found in the small or home office (SOHO) or that users are likely to have on their home computer. The report is not intended to be a thorough listing of updates and vulnerabilities.

Copyright © 2013 Citadel Information Group. All rights reserved.