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CVE-2019-0228 Apache PDFBox XML Parser XML External Entity Vulnerability – 22nd Apr 2019
Preface: We are all familiar with the .doc and .pdf formats. Because this is our choice in the business world. Synopsis: Apache PDFBox is an open source pure-Java library that can be used to create, render, print, split, merge, alter, verify and extract text and meta-data of PDF files. Vulnerability details: A vulnerability in Apache…
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RubyGems Gem Installation Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability – CVE-2019-8324 (Apr 2019)
Preface: In general, Ruby is a good language for game development. Apart from that Ruby has been used by companies like Twitter, Airbnb, Shopify, Github, Slideshare, Basecamp and Shopify. Synopsis: RubyGems is a package manager for the Ruby programming language that provides a standard format for distributing Ruby programs and libraries (in a self-contained format…
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Magento security consideration – SQL injection (Apr 2019)
Preface: When I was young, I am afraid for Injection therapy. Yes, is my butt. Perhaps such circumstance is also apply to software application system! Synopsis: Magento Commerce, providing end-to-end solutions that suit clients’ needs. Vulnerability details: A vulnerability in Magento could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct an SQL Injection attack against a…
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GNOME WebKitGTK UIProcess Subsystem Buffer Overflow Vulnerability – Apr 2019
Preface: A browser engine is a core software component of every major web browser. Apart of “browser engine”, two other terms are in common use regarding related concepts: “layout engine” and “rendering engine” Synopsis: A rendering engine is used by a Web browser to eender HTML pages, by mail programs that render HTML email message,…
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Cisco NX-OS Software Image Signature Verification Vulnerability – Last Updated 15th Apr 2019
Preface: This advisory is part of the March 2019 Cisco FXOS and NX-OS Software Security Advisory Bundled Publication, which includes 25 Cisco Security Advisories that describe 26 vulnerabilities. Synopsis: A digital signature (not digital certificate) is a mathematical technique used to validate the authenticity and integrity of a message, software or digital document. Vulnerability details:…
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Apache Releases Security Updates for Apache Tomcat Original release – Last revised: April 15, 2019
Preface: public class CGIServlet – extends javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet(CGI-invoking servlet for web applications, used to execute scripts which comply to the Common Gateway Interface (CGI) specification.) Synopsis: Tomcat implements several Java EE specifications including Java Servlet, JavaServer Pages (JSP), Java EL, and WebSocket, and provides a “pure Java” HTTP web server environment in which Java code can…
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VMware Releases Security Updates Published Friday, April 12, 2019
Preface: A quick walk through on your VMware setup, see whether 3D acceleration feature is enabled. It is recommended to disabling the 3D-acceleration feature to protect your IT environment. Vulnerability Details: CVE-2019-5514 – Vulnerability due to certain unauthenticated APIs accessible through a web socket CVE-2019-5515 – Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the e1000 and e1000e virtual…
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Who is cookie? Is it cookie monster? Multiple VPN applications insecurely store session cookies – 11th Apr 2019
Preface: Who is cookie? Is it cookie monster? Multiple VPN applications insecurely store session cookies – 11th Apr 2019 Technical background: An HTTP cookie (web cookie, browser cookie) is a small piece of data that a server sends to the user’s web browser. The browser may store it and send it back with the next…
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Hardcoded credentials concerns – MyCar mobile apps (8th Apr 2019)
Preface: MyCar add smartphone-controlled geolocation, remote start/stop and lock/unlock capabilities to a vehicle with a compatible remote start unit. Vulnerability details: MyCar Controls mobile applications prior to v3.4.24 on iOS and prior to v4.1.2 on Android contains hard-coded admin credentials. For specifics details, please refer to diagram. Reference:https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/174715/
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Samba Releases Security Updates (CVE-2019-3880 & CVE-2019-3870) – Apr 2019
Preface: Samba is an open-source software suite that runs on Unix/Linux based platforms. The design based on SMB network protocol. Samba is able to communicate with Windows clients like a native application. Synopsis: Windows OS and Linux opensource looks contains their market. A trend shown that Linux base OS well develop in automation industry. Perhaps…