Saturday, August 22, 2009

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Friday, August 21, 2009

[Lockergnome] Computer Security ~ August 21, 2009

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US-CERT Current Activity - Libpurple Contains Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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US-CERT Current Activity

Libpurple Contains Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Original release date: August 21, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Last revised: August 21, 2009 at 12:58 pm


Pidgin has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability
affecting libpurple. This vulnerability is a buffer overflow that may
allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Libpurple is used by
multiple instant messenger (IM) programs including Adium and Pidgin.

IM applications that use libpurple may distribute it as a part of
their security updates. Users are encouraged to update affected IM
software as soon as possible. A partial listing of IM programs that
implement libpurple can be found in the "What is libpurple?" webpage
on the Pidgin website. Additional information may be found in the
US-CERT Vulnerability Notes Database.

Relevant Url(s):
<http://developer.pidgin.im/wiki/WhatIsLibpurple>

<http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/582244>

<http://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=34>

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US-CERT Current Activity - Adobe Releases Security Bulletin for Flex SDK

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Adobe Releases Security Bulletin for Flex SDK

Original release date: August 21, 2009 at 9:02 am
Last revised: August 21, 2009 at 9:02 am


Adobe has released security bulletin APSB09-13 to address a
vulnerability in Flex 3.3 SDK and earlier versions. This vulnerability
may allow an attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting attack.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe security
bulletin APSB09-13 and update to Flex 3.4 SDK to help mitigate the
risks. Additionally, the bulletin indicates that this update includes
the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

Relevant Url(s):
<http://opensource.adobe.com/wiki/display/flexsdk/Download+Flex+3>

<http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-13.html>

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