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Google Releases Security Update for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 48.0.2564.116 to address a vulnerability for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the necessary update.
GNU glibc Vulnerability
GNU glibc contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the DNS resolver. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.
Users and administrators are encouraged to review Vulnerability Note VU#457759 and the glibc Project Notification for additional details and to refer to their respective Linux or Unix-based OS vendor for an appropriate patch.
Mozilla Releases Security Updates
The Mozilla Foundation has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox and Firefox ESR. Exploitation of one of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.
Available updates include:
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