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VMware Releases Security Updates
VMware has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.
NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2018-0027 and apply the necessary updates.
NCCIC Releases Analysis Report on JexBoss
NCCIC has released Analysis Report (AR) AR18-312A: JexBoss - JBoss Verify and EXploitation Tool. Cyber threat actors use JexBoss to remotely access victims' systems. The report provides information on JexBoss' capabilities, as well as suggestions for detection and mitigation.
NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review AR18-312A for more information.
Cisco Releases Security Updates
Cisco has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting Cisco products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.
NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessary updates:
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