January 24, 2008 - Current Activity

Sun Releases Java Update

US-CERT is aware that Sun has released an update to Java SE 6 containing fixes for 375 bugs. Users are encouraged to install the appropriate updates and should be aware that installing this new version of Java SE may not remove previous versions of the software. 

For more information please see the following:

• Java SE 6 Update Release Notes
• Java SE Downloads

GE Fanuc Product Vulnerabilities

Vulnerabilities in GE Fanuc CIMPLICITY and Proficy Real-Time Information Portal could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, obtain user credentials, upload and execute arbitrary files, or cause a denial-of-service condition.

US-CERT encourages users to review the following GE Fanuc Knowledgebase Articles for further information:

• GE Fanuc Proficy Real-Time Information Portal allows arbitrary file upload and execution (KB12460)
• GE Fanuc Proficy Real-Time Information Portal transmits authentication credentials in plain text (KB12459)
• Buffer Overflow Allows Remote Code Execution (KB12458)

IBM AIX Vulnerabilities

US-CERT is aware of multiple vulnerabilities affecting IBM AIX.  These vulnerabilities may allow a local attacker to gain escalated privileges on an affected system, gain access to sensitive information, or alter the behavior of system software.

US-CERT encourages users to use visit the IBM web site for further information regarding these vulnerabilities.

US-CERT will provide more information as it becomes available.

Mozilla Firefox Chrome Vulnerability

US-CERT is aware of reports of a vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox that may allow directory traversal within the chrome protocol scheme. This vulnerability could lead to information disclosure and affects users that have certain "flat" packaged add-ons installed. 

US-CERT encourages users to:

• Review the Mozilla Security Blog referencing this issue
• Consider following the best security practices found in the Securing Your Web Browser Document to help mitigate the risks

Microsoft Security Bulletin Re-Releases and Revisions

Microsoft has re-released the following Security Bulletins:

• MS08-001, Vulnerabilities in Windows TCP/IP Could Allow Remote Code Execution, has been updated to include Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 2 as an affected product.
• MS07-064, Vulnerabilities in DirectX Could Allow Remote Code Execution, has been updated to reflect that DirectX 9.0 and 9.0b are included in the update.

• MS07-068, Vulnerability in Windows Media File Format Could Allow Remote Code Execution, has been updated to include information about installing the updates for Windows Media Format Runtime 9.5 on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
• MS07-057, Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer, has been updated to include information about address rendering issues.

Cisco Releases Security Advisories to Address Vulnerabilities in PIX, ASA, and AVS

Cisco has released Security Advisory cisco-sa-20080123-asa and cisco-sa-20080123-avs to address vulnerabilities in the PIX 500 Series Security Appliance (PIX), 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), and Application Velocity System (AVS). 

The vulnerability affecting the PIX and ASA devices could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition.  The vulnerability affecting AVS could allow an attacker to gain full administrative rights to the system or user-level access to the host operating system.

More information about these vulnerabilities is located in the following Cisco documents:

• Cisco Security Advisory: Cisco PIX and ASA Time-to-Live Vulnerability (cisco-sa-20080123-asa)
• Cisco Security Advisory: Default Passwords in the Application Velocity System (cisco-sa-20080123-avs)

• Cisco Security Advisory: Cisco PIX and ASA Time-to-Live Vulnerability (cisco-sa-20080123-asa)
• Cisco Security Advisory: Default Passwords in the Application Velocity System (cisco-sa-20080123-avs)

SymbianOS Worm

US-CERT is aware of public reports of a malicious SymbianOS worm that may be spreading on mobile phone networks.

The SymbOS/Beselo.A! worm may affect mobile devices running SymbianOS using MMS and Bluetooth. It is reported that this worm spreads by convincing users to install an incoming file that contains the malicious code. These malicious files are noted to have, but are not limited to, the following file names:

• Beauty.jpg
• Sex.mp3
• Love.rm

• Use caution when accepting incoming files via MMS and Bluetooth
• Secure Bluetooth connections to prevent access from unauthorized devices
• Install anti-virus software and keep its virus signature files up-to-date
  

Skype Releases Security Bulletin to Address Cross Zone Scripting Vulnerability

Skype has released Security Bulletin SKYPE-SB/2008-001 to address a cross zone scripting vulnerability. This vulnerability may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.

As per Security Bulletin SKYPE-SB/2008-001, Skype has temporarily disabled users' ability to add videos from Dailymotion gallery until an official fix has been made available.

US-CERT will provide more information as it become available.

Citrix Releases Update to Address Vulnerability

Citrix has released Knowledge Center Article CTX114487 to address a vulnerability in Citrix Presentation Server's IMA Service. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.

US-CERT encourages users to review Citrix Knowledge Center Article CTX114487 and apply the appropriate hotfix as soon as possible.

US-CERT will continue to investigate and provide additional information as it becomes available.

Adobe Releases Security Bulletins to Address Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Adobe has issued Security Bulletin APSB08-01 and Security Bulletin APSB08-02 to address multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Contribute, and Adobe Connect Enterprise Server. These software packages may contain cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.

US-CERT encourages users to review Security Bulletin APSB08-01 for the Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Contribute updates and Security Bulletin APSB08-02 for the Adobe Connect Enterprise Server update. Users are also encouraged to apply the appropriate updates as soon as possible.

US-CERT will continue to investigate and provide additional information as it becomes available.