Observium version 0.16.7533 suffers from code execution and cross site request forgery vulnerabilities.

Observium version 0.16.7533 suffers from a cross site request forgery vulnerability.

PacketFence is a network access control (NAC) system. It is actively maintained and has been deployed in numerous large-scale institutions. It can be used to effectively secure networks, from small to very large heterogeneous networks. PacketFence provides NAC-oriented features such as registration of new network devices, detection of abnormal network activities including from remote snort sensors, isolation of problematic devices, remediation through a captive portal, and registration-based and scheduled vulnerability scans.

This Metasploit module exploits a remote command execution vulnerability in Apache Struts version between 2.3.20 and 2.3.28 (except 2.3.20.2 and 2.3.24.2). Remote Code Execution can be performed via method: prefix when Dynamic Method Invocation is enabled.

Red Hat Security Advisory 2016-0702-01 – IBM Java SE version 7 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit. This update upgrades IBM Java SE 7 to version 7 SR9-FP40. Security Fix: This update fixes multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit.

Red Hat Security Advisory 2016-0701-01 – IBM Java SE version 7 Release 1 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit. This update upgrades IBM Java SE 7 to version 7R1 SR3-FP40. Security Fix: This update fixes multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit.

Ubuntu Security Notice 2956-1 – Zygmunt Krynicki discovered that ubuntu-core-launcher did not properly sanitize its input and contained a logic error when determining the mountpoint of bind mounts when using snaps on Ubuntu classic systems (eg, traditional desktop and server). If a user were tricked into installing a malicious snap with a crafted snap name, an attacker could perform a delayed attack to steal data or execute code within the security context of another snap. This issue did not affect Ubuntu Core systems.

Original release date: April 29, 2016

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released an article addressing the proliferation of ransomware campaigns. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects a computer and restricts users’ access to it until a ransom is paid to unlock it. Individuals and organizations are discouraged from paying the ransom, as this does not guarantee access will be restored.

Users and administrators are encouraged to review the FBI article Ransomware on the Rise for details and refer to US-CERT Alert TA16-091A for more information on ransomware.

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