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 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 28, 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

RoboForm: Roboform has released version 7.8.8.5. Download the update from Roboform's website.  

Gallery Project: GalleryProject.org has released version 3.0.7 to fix a vulnerability in Gallery report in prior versions. Update to version 3.0.7 which can be found on Gallery's website.  

HP LaserJet Printers: HP has released firmware updates for many of its LaserJet Printers. The firmware fixes a less critical vulnerability. Click here to see a list of the specific models affected and click here to find instructions for updating the firmware.

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

Belkin Advance N900 Dual-Band Wireless Router: Secunia reports an unpatched vulnerability in Belkin's Advance N900 Dual-Band Wireless Router in firmware version 1.00.06. Other versions may also be affected. No official solution is currently available. 

Belkin N300 Wi-Fi N Router: Secunia reports an unpatched vulnerability in Belkin's N300 Wi-Fi Router in firmware version 1.00.06. Other versions may also be affected. No official solution is currently available. 

D-Link DIR-300 / DIR-615 Wireless Router: Secunia reports an unpatched vulnerability in D-Link's Wireless Routers; DIR-300 Rev A version 1.05 and DIR-615 Rev D3 version 4.13. Secunia reports a second unpatched vulnerability in D-Link's DIR-615 Rev D3 version 4.13. Other versions may also be affected. No official solution is currently available. 

Linksys WRT310N Wireless Router: Secunia reports an unpatched vulnerability in  Linksys' WRT310N Wireless Router in firmware version 2.0.0.1. Other versions may also be affected. No official solution is currently available. 

NetGear WNDR4700 Wireless Router: Secunia reports an unpatched moderately critical vulnerability in NetGear's WNDR4700 Wireless Router in version 1.0.0.34. Other versions may also be affected. No official solution is currently available. 

TP-LINK TD-8817 Wireless Router: Secunia reports an unpatched vulnerability in TP-LINK's TD-8817 Wireless Router in version 6.0.1 Build 111128 Rel.26763. Other versions may also be affected. No official solution is currently available. 

TP-LINK WR1043N Wireless Router: Secunia reports an unpatched vulnerability in TP-LINK's WR1043N Wireless Router in version TL-WR1043ND_V1_120405. 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 Unpatched Products: Secunia reports unpatched security issues with Cisco's Firewall Services Module reported in version 4.1(5) and ASA Software versions 8.2(5) and 8.4(0.3). No official solutions are currently available. 

Cisco Multiple Products: Cisco has released updates for multiple products, including Cisco's NX-OS-based products, Cisco Device Manager, and Cisco Unified Computing System,  and others. Apply appropriate updates.

Citrix CloudPlatform: Citrix has released an update to fix at least 3 moderately critical vulnerabilities reported in versions 3.0.x through 3.0.6 with patch B. Apply security patch.

Citrix NetScaler / Access Gateway: Citrix has released an update to fix a moderately critical vulnerability. Apply appropriate patch.

Citrix Xen Server: Citrix has released an update to fix a vulnerability reported in versions 6.1 and prior. Apply patches.

Firefox FirePHP: Firefox has released an update to fix a weakness in the FirePHP extension for Firefox. Update to version 0.7.2.

HP Managed Printing Administration: HP has released an update to its Managed Printing Administration to fix a vulnerability reported in previous versions. Update to version 2.7.0.

IBM Security AppScan / Java Vulnerabilities: IBM has released version 8.6.0.1 to fix at least 20 vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical, in IBM Security AppScan Standard versions 8.0 and 8.5 bundled with Java. Previous versions remain unpatched.

Ipswitch IMail Server: Ipswitch has released an update to fix a vulnerability in its IMail Server reported in previous versions of the bundled version of OpenSSL. Update to version 12.3.

Joomla!: Joomla! has released updates to fix at least 6 moderately critical vulnerabilities in Joomla! reported in versions prior to 2.5.10 and 3.1.0. Update to version 2.5.10 or 3.1.0.

Joomla! ALFContact Component: Secunia reports a vulnerability in Joomla!'s ALFContact Component in version 3.1. Otherversions may also be affected. No official solution is currently available.

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator: McAfee has released version 8.6.0.1 to fix at least 2 moderately critical vulnerabilities reported in versions 4.5.6 and prior and versions 4.6.5 and prior. Apply patches.

VMware Products / Java Vulnerabilities: VMware has released a partial fix to address at least 30 highly critical vulnerabilities reportedly found in the following products and versions bundled with Java: vCenter Server version 5.0,vCenter Server version 4.1, Update Manager version 5.1, Update Manager version 5.0, ESX version 4.1. Apply patch if available.

VMware vCenter Server: VMware has released an update to its Server Products to fix at least 40 vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical. Update to version 5.1 Update 1. 

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.

WEEKEND VULNERABILITY AND PATCH REPORT

March 24, 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 iOS: Apple has released iOS 6.1.3 for the iPhone 3GS or later, iPod touch 4^th generation or later, and iPad 2 or later to address multiple vulnerabilities. Updates are available through the device or iTunes. Apple has also implemented two step verification, which we recommend.  See the story in the Cyber Warning Section of this week's Cyber Security News of the Week. This update also fixes the vulnerability we first alerted readers to in Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report, February 17, 2013. 

Apple TV: Apple has released version 5.2.1 to fix several vulnerabilities. Updates are available through the device.

RealPlayer: RealPlayer has released version 16.0.1.18 to fix a highly critical vulnerability. The update is available from RealPlayer's website.  

Google Chrome: Google has released version 25.0.1364.173 of Chrome to address multiple vulnerabilities. According to Google, they will be pushing out updates over the next several days.

Google Picasa: Google has released version 3.9.0 an update to fix several highly critical vulnerabilities. Updates are available from Google's website.

Current Software Versions

Adobe Flash 11.6.602.180 [Windows 7: IE9, Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera]

Adobe Flash 11.6.602.180 [Windows 8: IE]

Adobe Flash 11.6.602.180 [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 19.0.2 [Windows]

Google Chrome 25.0.1364.173

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 6.2.0.106

Unpatched Vulnerabilities

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

For Your IT Department

McAfee: Secunia reports a vulnerability in McAfee's Vulnerability Manager in versions 7.5.0 and 7.5.1. Apply hotfix. The vendor is planning to release a MVM 7.5.2 patch at the end of March.  

Symantec NetBackup: Secunia reports a vulnerability in Symantec's NetBackup. Upgrade to version 2.5.x or later.  

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

March 17, 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 Flash Player / AIR: Adobe has released an update to fix at least 4 highly critical vulnerabilities in its Flash Player and AIR. Updates are available from Adobe's website.
Apple OS X Mountain Lion: Apple has released OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.3 to fix at least 17 vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical. Updates are available from Apple's website.
Apple Safari: Apple has released version 6.0.3 of Safari which is a part of OS X Mountain Lion to fix at least 17 vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical. Updates are available from Apple's website.
Google Chrome: Google has released an update to Chrome to fix a highly critical vulnerability. Update to version version 25.0.1364.172 for Windows either through the program or from Chrome's website.
Microsoft Internet Explorer: Microsoft has released version 10.0.9200.16521 for Internet Explorer. This version runs on Windows 7. Update through the Windows Control Panel.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Microsoft released 7 updates addressing at least 20 security vulnerabilities, many of them highly critical in Windows, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Office and Microsoft SharePoint. Updates are available for Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012. Updates are available via Windows Update or from Automatic Update.

Current Software Versions

Adobe Flash 11.6.602.180 [Windows 7: IE9, Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera]

Adobe Flash 11.6.602.180 [Windows 8: IE]

Adobe Flash 11.6.602.180 [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 19.0.2 [Windows]

Google Chrome 25.0.1364.172

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 6.2.0.106

Important Unpatched Vulnerabilities has moved! 

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

For Your IT Department

Novell Messenger / Groupwise Messenger: Novell has released updates to its Novell Messenger Client and its Groupwise Messenger to fix a highly critical vulnerability in Novell Messenger 2.2.1 and prior, Novell Messenger 2.1 and prior and GroupWise Messenger 2.04 and prior. Update to version 2.2.2 or later.

Oracle Solaris: Secunia reports Oracle has released updates for multiple products to fix numerous vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical. Apply appropriate updates.  

WordPress: Secunia reports vulnerabilities in several WordPress plugins. Patches are available for some of these, but no patches are yet available for others.  Check WordPress regularly and monitor closely for updates.  

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