Apple Bug Allows Code Execution on iPhone, iPad, iPod
Release of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 brings fixes 11 bugs, some rated high severity. Continue reading Apple Bug Allows Code Execution on iPhone, iPad, iPod
Category Archives: privilege escalation vulnerability
Attackers Can Track Kids’ Locations via Connected Watches
A severe flaw exposes sensitive information for 35,000 kids and 20,000 individual accounts. Continue reading Attackers Can Track Kids’ Locations via Connected Watches
Huawei Patches Four Server Bugs Rated High Severity
Huawei stamps out four high-severity bugs impacting 20 server models ranging from its XH, RH and CH lines. Continue reading Huawei Patches Four Server Bugs Rated High Severity
Privilege Escalation Flaw Patched in Schneider Wonderware
Schneider Electric patched a vulnerability in the Tableau Server running in its Wonderware analytics and visualization platform that could allow an attacker to elevate privileges. Continue reading Privilege Escalation Flaw Patched in Schneider Wonderware
Docker Patches Container Escape Vulnerability
Docker has patched a privilege escalation vulnerability that could lead to container escapes, allowing a hacker to affect operations of a host from inside a container. Continue reading Docker Patches Container Escape Vulnerability
Serious Dirty Cow Linux Vulnerability Under Attack
A privilege escalation vulnerability, nicknamed Dirty Cow and present in Linux since 2007, has been used in public attacks against web-facing Linux servers. Continue reading Serious Dirty Cow Linux Vulnerability Under Attack
Google Patches Old Flaw Exploited by Rooting Application
Today’s monthly Android Nexus Security Bulletin from Google includes a patch for a vulnerability being exploited in the wild to root Nexus 5 Android devices. Continue reading Google Patches Old Flaw Exploited by Rooting Application
Nexus Android Devices Vulnerable to Rooting Application, Permanent Compromise
Researchers have discovered a rooting application used to attack a Nexus Android device. The discovery forced Google to develop an emergency patch last week. Continue reading Nexus Android Devices Vulnerable to Rooting Application, Permanent Compromise