Schneider Electric has published new firmware for its StruxureWare Building Expert building automation system that patches a remotely exploitable vulnerability.
Tag Archives: Vulnerabilities
WordPress Patches Serious Shortcodes Core Engine Vulnerability
WordPress upgraded to 4.3.1, patching a pair of vulnerabilities in the core engine, including a cross-site scripting issue enabled by a vulnerability in shortcodes.
Attackers Replacing Firmware on Cisco Routers
Cisco routers are built into the fabric of the Internet and enterprise networks, a fact that makes them highly attractive targets for attackers. Researchers at FireEye have come across attacks recently in which hackers have been modifying the firmware of Cisco routers and using that foothold to maintain persistence on the victim’s network. Such a technique […]
New Debian Releases Fix PHP, VirtualBox Bugs
The maintainers of Debian have released new versions of the operating system to fix several vulnerabilities, including a number of bugs in PHP and an unspecified flaw in Oracle’s VirtualBox application. There are new versions of the stable and oldstable releases of Debian available, which fix the security vulnerabilities. Among the patches is one for […]
Series of Buffer Overflows Plague Many Yokogawa ICS Products
There is a series of stack buffer overflows in nearly 20 ICS products manufactured by Japanese vendor Yokogawa that can lead to remote code execution. The bugs affect a long list of the company’s products, which are used in a variety of industries around the world. The Yokogawa products are mainly control systems, plant-management systems, event-analysis […]
Just Like Old Days: IOT Security Pits Regulators Against Market
A panel discussion at the Security of Things Forum debated the need for regulation to ensure the security and privacy of connected devices.
Pair of Drupal Modules Patch Access Bypass Flaws
A pair of modules included in the Drupal content management system have been updated to fix access bypass vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to take actions on the behalf of some users. One of the modules fixed is the Twitter module, which allows users to take a variety of actions, including pulling in public […]
FTC, Experts Push Startups to Think About Security From the Beginning
About a decade ago, many large software makers learned some very difficult lessons about software security and building security into their products from the start. Some are still learning. The FTC and a variety of security experts are hoping that today’s crop of start-ups will not have to go through that same painful process. The FTC […]
Android Stagefright Exploit Code Released to Public
Exploit code for the Android Stagefright vulnerability was made public, and researcher Joshua Drake hopes organizations will test Android systems and devices against the code.
Turla APT Group Abusing Satellite Internet Links
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have revealed that the Turla APT gang is using satellite-based Internet links to hide command-and-control activities.