Bug fixes this week | Vulnerabilities in Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Adobe products fixed
2 years, 1 month ago

Bug fixes this week | Vulnerabilities in Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Adobe products fixed

The Hindu  

During the week, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, released reports for security bugs affecting software including Apple’s iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, Microsoft’s Edge browser, Google Chrome, and Adobe products. Security bugs could be exploited by attackers to gain elevated privileges, execute arbitrary code, and gain access to sensitive information on targeted systems. Google Chrome Multiple security bugs were reported in Google Chrome, which could be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain access to sensitive information on the targeted systems. Over the week, Adobe released security updates fixing these security bugs and advised users to update their software.

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Apple asks users to update software as soon as possible to fix security issues
4 months, 1 week ago

Apple asks users to update software as soon as possible to fix security issues

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple has released a new software update with “important security fixes” for iPhones, …

India’s CERT-IN flags ‘multiple vulnerabilities’ in software of Apple devices including iPhone, VisionPro headset, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch
7 months, 4 weeks ago

India’s CERT-IN flags ‘multiple vulnerabilities’ in software of Apple devices including iPhone, VisionPro headset, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch

The Hindu  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, or CERT-IN, has flagged multiple vulnerabilities in Apple software products and given them a severity rating of ‘High’ in an advisory dated August 2. “Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Apple products which could allow an attacker to access sensitive information, execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, cause denial of service and perform spoofing …

A bug allowed kids to visit x-rated sites. Apple took three years to fix it.
9 months, 4 weeks ago

A bug allowed kids to visit x-rated sites. Apple took three years to fix it.

Live Mint  

My son’s iPad is set to restrict him from visiting most websites. The parental controls I had set via Apple’s Screen Time? “We take reports of issues regarding Screen Time very seriously and have been consistently making improvements to ensure users have the best experience," an Apple spokeswoman said, adding that the latest iOS 17.5 software includes substantial Screen Time …

Google fixes mulitple vulnerabilities in Android’s security update: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Google fixes mulitple vulnerabilities in Android’s security update: Report

The Hindu  

Google released fixes for 54 unique vulnerabilities, including two known to have been actively exploited, in its Android security update. Of the 54 fixes concerning Android 11 through 13, five were rated critical, and two concerned remote code execution issues. The update from Google follows the standard system of releasing two patch levels, one that focuses on core Android components, …

Patched bugs in Apple and Google software exploited in spyware attacks: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Patched bugs in Apple and Google software exploited in spyware attacks: Report

The Hindu  

Security bugs in Apple’s iOS and Google’s Chrome were found to have been exploited by threat actors to infect devices with Cytrox’s Predator spyware. The bugs, that were recently patched, were abused as part of an exploit chain to install the spyware, Citizen Lab and Google’s Threat Analysis Group shared in a blog post. Some of the domains used to …

It's Hot Zero-Day Summer for Apple, Google, and Microsoft Security Fixes
1 year, 8 months ago

It's Hot Zero-Day Summer for Apple, Google, and Microsoft Security Fixes

Wired  

The summer patch cycle shows no signs of slowing down, with tech giants Apple, Google, and Microsoft releasing multiple updates to fix flaws being used in real-life attacks. On July 10, Apple released iOS 16.5.1 9 to fix a single WebKit flaw already being used in attacks, but the iPhone maker quickly retracted it after discovering that the patch broke …

Apple rolls out its first minor bug fix patch it announced in WWDC 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple rolls out its first minor bug fix patch it announced in WWDC 2022

The Hindu  

Apple released its first “Rapid Security Response” to the public for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The patch delivers important security improvements between software updates and is focused on bringing improvements for the Safari web browser, the WebKit framework stack, and other critical system libraries. Rapid Security Responses are essentially minor software patches between major updates, that ensure Apple can push …

Bug fixes this week | Vulnerabilities in Apple, Google, and Cisco products fixed
2 years ago

Bug fixes this week | Vulnerabilities in Apple, Google, and Cisco products fixed

The Hindu  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team released multiple vulnerability notes detailing security bugs detected in commonly used software from Apple, Google, and Cisco. The security bugs could be exploited by attackers to gain elevated privileges, execute arbitrary code, access sensitive information by bypassing security restrictions, and could even lead to denial-of-services on targeted systems. Google Chrome for Windows and Linux …

Apple Users Need to Update iOS Now to Patch Serious Flaws
2 years, 1 month ago

Apple Users Need to Update iOS Now to Patch Serious Flaws

Wired  

February has been a big month for security updates, with the likes of Apple, Microsoft, and Google releasing patches to fix serious vulnerabilities. Apple iOS and iPadOS 16.3.1 Just weeks after the release of iOS 16.3, Apple issued iOS and iPadOS 16.3.1—an emergency patch to fix vulnerabilities that included a flaw in the browser engine WebKit that was already being …

Apple releases updates fixing security bug exploited to hack iPhones and Macs: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Apple releases updates fixing security bug exploited to hack iPhones and Macs: Report

The Hindu  

Apple, on Monday, released emergency security updates to address a new zero-day vulnerability used in attacks targeting iPhones, iPads, and Macs, a report from Bleepingcomputer shared. The security bug was found to be caused by a WebKit confusion that could be exploited to cause the operating system to crash and execute maliciously crafted codes on the affected devices. In Mac, …

Bug fixes this week | Vulnerabilities in Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla products fixed
2 years, 1 month ago

Bug fixes this week | Vulnerabilities in Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla products fixed

The Hindu  

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, released multiple vulnerability notes throughout the week for security bugs detected in commonly used software. The bugs found to exist due to flaws in Android OS’ Framework, media framework, system components Google play systems, MediaTek components, Qualcomm components, and Unisoc components, could allow attackers to remotely bypass security restrictions thereby compromising the security of affected …

Bug fixes this week | Vulnerabilities in Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Samsung products fixed
2 years, 2 months ago

Bug fixes this week | Vulnerabilities in Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Samsung products fixed

The Hindu  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, released vulnerability notes for commonly used software detailing security bugs that could be exploited by cybercriminals to compromise the security of affected systems. The security bugs could be exploited by remote threat actors to gain elevated privileges and bypass security restrictions on targeted systems by escaping the browser’s sandbox, which is used to run …

Bug fixes this week | Vulnerabilities in Microsoft, Mozilla, Zoho, and Cisco products fixed
2 years, 2 months ago

Bug fixes this week | Vulnerabilities in Microsoft, Mozilla, Zoho, and Cisco products fixed

The Hindu  

Microsoft Edge Multiple high-severity vulnerabilities were reported in Microsoft’s Edge which could be exploited by cybercriminals to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code on targeted systems. Mozilla Firefox High-severity security bugs were detected in Mozilla Firefox versions, which could be exploited by remote attackers to perform attacks, bypass security restrictions, access sensitive information, and execute arbitrary code on targeted …

Vulnerabilities in Google’s Chrome, Chrome OS, Windows, and Adobe products fixed - The Hindu
2 years, 2 months ago

Vulnerabilities in Google’s Chrome, Chrome OS, Windows, and Adobe products fixed - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Google Chrome and Chrome OS Multiple security bugs with high severity ratings were detected in Google Chrome and Chrome OS which could be exploited by remote attackers to bypass security restrictions, access user information, execute arbitrary code, or cause denial-of-service on the targeted systems. The security bugs reported in Adobe could allow attackers to execute arbitrary codes, cause memory leaks, …

Update Android Right Now to Fix a Scary Remote-Execution Flaw
2 years, 3 months ago

Update Android Right Now to Fix a Scary Remote-Execution Flaw

Wired  

The holiday season is almost over, but security patches are still continuing to arrive thick and fast in December. Apple also released iOS 15.7.2 for users of older iPhones that can’t run iOS 16, fixing a flaw already being used in attacks. Google Android December was a hefty patch month for Google’s Android operating system, with fixes for dozens of …

Drop What You're Doing and Update iOS, Android, and Windows
2 years, 4 months ago

Drop What You're Doing and Update iOS, Android, and Windows

Wired  

November saw the release of patches from the likes of Apple’s iOS, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Windows to fix multiple security vulnerabilities. Microsoft Windows Microsoft’s November Patch Tuesday was another big release, seeing the Windows maker fix 68 vulnerabilities, four of which were zero days. Google Android More big updates for users of Google’s Android devices have arrived in …

Apple fixes multiple security bugs in iOS, iPadOS and Safari browser
2 years, 5 months ago

Apple fixes multiple security bugs in iOS, iPadOS and Safari browser

The Hindu  

Multiple high-severity bugs were reported in some versions of Apple’s iOS, iPadOS, and Safari browser. iOS and iPadOS Security bugs in iOS and iPadOS could allow remote attackers to gain access to sensitive information on devices, execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service conditions and perform spoofing of the interface on targeted systems. Security bugs affecting versions prior to iOS …

Google fixes several bugs in Chrome affecting Windows, Mac users
2 years, 5 months ago

Google fixes several bugs in Chrome affecting Windows, Mac users

The Hindu  

On Friday, Computer Emergency Response Team released notes on bugs affecting Chrome. The security bugs can allow cybercriminals to bypass security restrictions on the browser, execute arbitrary codes and cause denial of services on computer systems running vulnerable versions of the software. According to vulnerability notes from CERT-In, these security flaws in Chrome existed due to use-after-free in CSS, which …

Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
2 years, 7 months ago

Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. That would allow intruders to impersonate the device’s owner and subsequently run any software in their name, said Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security. Security experts have advised users to update affected devices — the …

Zoom’s auto update feature could exploit vulnerability in Mac OS
2 years, 7 months ago

Zoom’s auto update feature could exploit vulnerability in Mac OS

The Hindu  

The alert has been issued for vulnerabilities in Apple’s operating systems including iPad OS and iOS, that can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary codes on targeted systems. Zoom, a video-calling app, in its security bulletin acknowledged that the vulnerabilities in Apple’s software and its auto update process could be exploited by attackers to escalate their privileges to …

Apple OS update fixes 2 security bugs in for iPhones, iPads and Mac devices- Know more
2 years, 7 months ago

Apple OS update fixes 2 security bugs in for iPhones, iPads and Mac devices- Know more

India TV News  

Apple OS update fixes 2 security bugs in for iPhones, iPads and Mac devices- Know more The tech giant said the WebKit bug could be exploited if a vulnerable device accessed or processed "maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution". iPad and iPhone The tech giant said the WebKit bug could be exploited if a vulnerable device …

CERT-IN Warns About Multiple Bugs In Adobe Software That Can Harm Your PCs, Update Now
2 years, 9 months ago

CERT-IN Warns About Multiple Bugs In Adobe Software That Can Harm Your PCs, Update Now

News 18  

Adobe software carries multiple bugs that can be harmful to your system, this warning has been issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team on Thursday. “Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Adobe products which could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges, execute arbitrary code, write arbitrary files on the file system and cause a memory leak on the …

Microsoft patches over 100 security issues in Windows OS and more software: Know details
4 years, 6 months ago

Microsoft patches over 100 security issues in Windows OS and more software: Know details

India TV News  

Microsoft patches over 100 security issues in Windows OS and more software: Know details There are no security updates available for Adobe's Flash Player. The last time Adobe Flash got a security update was in June this year. Microsoft has fixed nearly 130 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating system and supported software with its Patch Tuesday, September update. "The …

Microsoft fixes 113 vulnerabilities across 11 products including zero-day bugs
4 years, 11 months ago

Microsoft fixes 113 vulnerabilities across 11 products including zero-day bugs

Firstpost  

Owing to the absence of more details, it is not known if the three zero-day bugs have been exploited by the same attackers. Microsoft has recently published its monthly security for 113 vulnerabilities across 11 products, including three zero-day bugs. CVE-2020-1020 is one of the three zero-day vulnerabilities in the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library, which allows attackers to run …

FREAK: A security flaw that may compromise Apple, Android browsers
10 years ago

FREAK: A security flaw that may compromise Apple, Android browsers

Firstpost  

Millions of people may have been left vulnerable to hackers while surfing the web on Apple and Google devices, thanks to a newly discovered security flaw known as “FREAK attack.” Millions of people may have been left vulnerable to hackers while surfing the web on Apple and Google devices, thanks to a newly discovered security flaw known as “FREAK attack.” …

Adobe Flash hit by new zero-day flaw -- needs patching
10 years, 2 months ago

Adobe Flash hit by new zero-day flaw -- needs patching

Firstpost  

Anything user can do on their computer the attacker’s programme can do. “This is a serious situation that affects nearly everyone using Microsoft Windows,” the security company said. What makes this situation serious is that researchers, including our TrendLabs researchers, have discovered that attackers found this vulnerability first and have been attacking it before a patch is available: this kind …

Apple: The New World Leader in Software Insecurity
14 years, 8 months ago

Apple: The New World Leader in Software Insecurity

Wired  

Apple has displaced Oracle as the company with the most security vulnerabilities in its software, according to security company Secunia. Secunia has tracked security vulnerabilities and issues advisories since 2002, producing periodic reports on the state of software. Though this does not necessarily mean that Apple's software is the most insecure in practice — the report takes no consideration of …

Microsoft, Adobe Warn Of 'Critical' Security Flaws – Firstpost
15 years, 9 months ago

Microsoft, Adobe Warn Of 'Critical' Security Flaws – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Enterprises need to make sure that the new software does not interfere with existing programs because patches can sometimes cause systems to crash. Microsoft has issued software to fix 31 security flaws in its programs, and Adobe Systems has warned that glitches in its products could let hackers take control of a user’s PC. They need to make sure that …

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