VU#294272: ReadyDesk contains multiple vulnerabilities

ReadyDesk,version 9.1 and possibly others,contains SQL injection,path traversal,hard-coded cryptographic key,and arbitrary file upload vulnerabilities that may be leveraged to expose sensitive data and execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable software. Continue reading VU#294272: ReadyDesk contains multiple vulnerabilities

Stop doing input validation

“Buffer overflows Injection attacks DoS attacks Memory leakage Information disclosure Compromised systems” What is the common factor between all of those vulnerability classes? If you have heard advice on how to prevent or fix them, chances are that advice prescribed input validation. It’s a glib and common answer, especially to address most web application vulnerabilities: […] Continue reading Stop doing input validation