Category Archives: US-CERT

US-CERT Alerts – Alerts warn about vulnerabilities, incidents, and other security issues that pose a significant risk.

ISC Releases Security Updates for BIND

Original release date: March 09, 2016

The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has released updates that address three vulnerabilities in BIND. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Available updates include:

  • BIND 9 version 9.9.8-P4
  • BIND 9 version 9.10.3-P4
  • BIND 9 version 9.9.8-S6

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review ISC Knowledge Base Articles AA-01351, AA-01352, and AA-01353 and apply the necessary updates.


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Cisco Releases Security Updates

Original release date: March 09, 2016

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected device.

Users and administrators are encouraged to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessary updates:

For details on securing your home network, please see US-CERT Tip ST15-002.


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Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Original release date: March 08, 2016

Google has released Chrome version 49.0.2623.87 to address multiple vulnerabilities for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the necessary update.


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Mozilla Releases Security Updates

Original release date: March 08, 2016

Mozilla has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.

Available updates include:

  • Firefox 45
  • Firefox ESR 38.7

Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Mozilla Security Advisories for Firefox and Firefox ESR and apply the necessary updates.


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Microsoft Releases March 2016 Security Bulletin

Original release date: March 08, 2016

Microsoft has released 13 updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Microsoft Security Bulletins MS16-023 through MS16-035 and apply the necessary updates.


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Adobe Releases Security Updates for Acrobat, Reader, and Digital Editions

Original release date: March 08, 2016

Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Acrobat, Reader, and Digital Editions. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.

Users and administrators are encouraged to review Adobe Security Bulletins APSB16-09 and APSB16-06 and apply the necessary updates.


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ISC Releases Security Updates for DHCP Server

Original release date: March 07, 2016

Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has released security updates to address a vulnerability in versions of ISC Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Updated versions of ISC DHCP (4.1-ESV-R13 and 4.3.4) will be available soon, and current workarounds are described in ISC Knowledge Base Article AA-01354. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review this article and apply the necessary updates when available.


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Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Original release date: March 02, 2016

Google has released Chrome version 49.0.2623.75 to address multiple vulnerabilities for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.

Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the necessary update.


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IRS Issues Alert for Tax Phishing Scheme

Original release date: March 02, 2016

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a news release addressing a new spear phishing scheme targeting payroll and human resource professionals. In this scheme, cybercriminals pose as company executives requesting personal information on employees.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the IRS news release for details and refer to US-CERT Security Tip ST15-001 for information on tax-themed phishing attacks.


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Cisco Releases Security Updates

Original release date: March 02, 2016

Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected device.

Users and administrators are encouraged to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessary updates:


This product is provided subject to this Notification and this Privacy & Use policy.