January 12, 2010 - Current Activity

Adobe Releases Update for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Adobe has released an update for Reader and Acrobat to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities affect Adobe Reader 9.2 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX and Adobe Acrobat 9.2 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APBS10-02 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risks. 

Oracle Releases Critical Patch Update for January 2010

Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for January 2010 to address 24 vulnerabilities across several products. This update contains the following security fixes:

• 10 for Oracle Database
• 3 for Oracle Application Server
• 3 for the Oracle Applications Suite
• 1 for PeopleSoft and JD Edwards Suite
• 5 for the BEA Products Suite
• 2 for the Oracle Primavera Products Suite

Microsoft Releases January Security Bulletin

Microsoft has released an update to address a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows in its Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2010. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. An attacker may be able to exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to view content rendered in a specially crafted Embedded OpenType (EOT) font in an application that can render EOT fonts. Common applications that can render EOT fonts include Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office Word, and Microsoft Office PowerPoint.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the bulletin and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risks.

VMware Releases Multiple Updates for ESX

VMware has released Security Advisory VMSA-2010-0001 to address multiple vulnerabilities in ESX Service Console packages for Network Security Services (NSS) and NetScape Portable Runtime (NSPR). Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial-of-service condition, bypass security restrictions, and compromise a vulnerable system.

Additionally, VMware has updated two previously released advisories: VMSA-2009-0014.2 that addresses vulnerabilities in the DHCP, Service Console Kernel, and Java JRE packages for ESX, and VMSA-2009-0004.3 that addresses vulnerabilities in the OpenSSL, BIND, and Vim packages for ESX.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2010-0001, VMSA-2009-0014.2, and VMSA-2009-0004.3 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risks.

Microsoft Releases Advance Notification for January Security Bulletin

Microsoft has issued a Security Bulletin Advance Notification indicating that its January release cycle will contain one bulletin, which will have a severity rating of Critical. The notification states that this bulletin is for Microsoft Windows. Release of this bulletin is scheduled for Tuesday, January 12.

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

PowerDNS Recursor Update Addresses Multiple Vulnerabilities

PowerDNS has released PowerDNS Recursor 3.1.7.2 to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service condition, or spoof DNS information.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review PowerDNS Security Advisories 2010-01 and 2010-02 and apply any necessary updates.

Adobe Releases Security Update for Flash Media Server

Adobe has released a security bulletin to address multiple vulnerabilities in Flash Media Server (FMS) 3.5.2 and earlier.  These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe security bulletin APSB09-18 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risks.

Cisco Releases Security Advisory for Cisco WebEx WRF Player Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released a security advisory to address multiple vulnerabilities in WebEx WRF Player. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Cisco security advisory cisco-sa-20091216-webex and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risks.

Mozilla Releases Firefox 3.5.6 and Firefox 3.0.16

Mozilla has released Firefox 3.5.6 and Firefox 3.0.16 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service condition, operate with escalated privileges, or mislead users. These vulnerabilities may also affect SeaMonkey and Thunderbird.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the security advisories for their version of Firefox and upgrade to Firefox 3.5.6 or Firefox 3.0.16 to help mitigate the risks.

Adobe Reader and Acrobat Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Adobe has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. By convincing a user to open a specially crafted PDF file, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code. Public reports currently indicate active exploitation of this vulnerability.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to do the following to help mitigate the risks until the vendor is able to provide an update:

• Review Adobe security advisory APSA09-07 and apply any necessary solutions listed in the document.
• Use caution when opening PDF files from untrusted sources.
• Disable JavaScript in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. To do this, click "Edit," then "Preferences" and then "JavaScript," and uncheck "Enable Acrobat JavaScript."