Category Archives: Patches

Cisco Warns of Severe DoS Flaws in Network Security Software

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The majority of the bugs in Cisco’s Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software can enable denial of service (DoS) on affected devices. Continue reading Cisco Warns of Severe DoS Flaws in Network Security Software→

Adobe Fixes 16 Critical Code-Execution Bugs Across Portfolio

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The out-of-band patches follow a lighter-than-usual Patch Tuesday update earlier this month. Continue reading Adobe Fixes 16 Critical Code-Execution Bugs Across Portfolio→

October Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Patches Critical, Wormable RCE Bug

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There were 11 critical bugs and six that were unpatched but publicly known in this month’s regularly scheduled Microsoft updates. Continue reading October Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Patches Critical, Wormable RCE Bug→

Cisco Fixes High-Severity Webex, Security Camera Flaws

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Three high-severity flaws exist in Cisco’s Webex video conferencing system, Cisco’s Video Surveillance 8000 Series IP Cameras and Identity Services Engine. Continue reading Cisco Fixes High-Severity Webex, Security Camera Flaws→

Google’s Chrome 86: Critical Payments Bug, Password Checker Among Security Notables

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Google is rolling out 35 security fixes, and a new password feature, in Chrome 86 versions for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS users. Continue reading Google’s Chrome 86: Critical Payments Bug, Password Checker Among Security Notables→

Smashing Security podcast #195: Selene Delgado Lopez is not your friend

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The Gadget Show’s Jon Bentley joins us to discuss the mystery of a Facebook friend you never requested, software updates for the Mercedes S-Class, and risks in the online classroom.

All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the aw… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #195: Selene Delgado Lopez is not your friend→

WhatsApp Discloses 6 Bugs via Dedicated Security Site

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The company committed to more transparency about app flaws, with an advisory page aimed at keeping the community better informed of security vulnerabilities. Continue reading WhatsApp Discloses 6 Bugs via Dedicated Security Site→