How to determine if particular .NET/ASP.NET build has known vulnerabilities?

I’m trying to find a list to help find out if particular ASP.NET version has known vulnerabilities by version-build number. Googling doesn’t help. Is there a list by Microsoft that can help me, containing all existing build numbers (like “… Continue reading How to determine if particular .NET/ASP.NET build has known vulnerabilities?

Upgrading Software Version: risk of an unknown vs known vulnerabilities

Is there any evidence or research into the likelihood, as well as damage, via vulnerabilities in previous versions compared to following iterations of software?

For example, with every software version, there is the likelihood of new sec… Continue reading Upgrading Software Version: risk of an unknown vs known vulnerabilities

Does it really improve security to update PHP interpreter version without any code changes at all?

Our hosting provider wants to update our legacy application server (Plesk).

We usually place older PHP projects (PHP 5.3 – 5.6) there, so they can sit in a stable environment until their unknown EOL.

Now the thing is, our p… Continue reading Does it really improve security to update PHP interpreter version without any code changes at all?