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Buffer Overflow Explained

January 9, 2024

Buffer overflows present a security challenge where a program exceeds the designated capacity of an adjoining memory block (buffer), overwriting those specific locations. As a result, buffer overflows often result in arbitrary code execution or program crashes.

CRITICAL RISK CVE-2023-6345 Google Chrome < v119.0.6045.199 – Sandbox Escape via Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Skia Graphics Engine

December 13, 2023

Google Chrome is a cross-platform web browser developed by Google. It was first released in 2008 for Microsoft Windows, built with free software components from Apple WebKit and Mozilla Firefox. Versions were later released for Linux, macOS, iOS, and also for Android, where it is the default browser.

CRITICAL RISK CVE-2023-49103 OwnCloud (graphAPI Extension < v0.3.1) – Disclosure of Sensitive Credentials to Unauthorised Actors via PhpInfo

December 13, 2023

ownCloud is an open-source software product for sharing and syncing of files in distributed and federated enterprise scenarios. It allows companies and remote end-users to organize their documents on servers, computers and mobile devices and work with them collaboratively, while keeping a centrally organized and synchronized state. ownCloud supports extensions like online document editing (Collabora, OnlyOffice, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Online Office).

CRITICAL RISK CVE-2023-6488 Unitronics Vision Series PLCs – Unsafe of Default or Hard-Coded Administrative Credentials

December 12, 2023

Unitronics designs, manufactures, and markets advanced control and automation solutions including a complete line of PLCs with integrated HMI, full line of VFDs, a broad array of I/Os and complementary devices, as well as programming software for all aspects of control, motion, HMI, and communications. Unitronics PLCs range from micro-PLC + HMI units for simple machine control, to complex controllers with advanced functions, a variety of onboard IOs and multiple communication options.

Why DAST Testing is Important

November 30, 2023

Testing applications for security flaws during production is a vital process of the development lifecycle, and this is where Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) comes in. DAST is a security testing approach in application security (AppSec), in which testers assess an application in real-time, while it’s actively running. This process can be conducted even without testers knowing the application’s internal interactions or system-level designs.

CRITICAL RISK CVE-2023-4911 GNU/Linux Operating Systems – Unauthorised Execution of Arbitrary Code via Buffer Overflow Exploit (a.k.a. “Looney Tunables”)

November 27, 2023

Meep meep! and Thufferin’ Thuccotash! It must be Wabbit Season in vulnerability management – a critical buffer overflow vulnerability dubbed “Looney Tuneables” is being actively exploited (likely by varmints) in GNU/Linux Operating Systems, so ¡Andale! ¡Andale! Time to get patching! Full details below:

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CRITICAL RISK CVE-2023-6345 Google Chrome < v119.0.6045.199 – Sandbox Escape via Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Skia Graphics Engine

CRITICAL RISK CVE-2023-49103 OwnCloud (graphAPI Extension < v0.3.1) – Disclosure of Sensitive Credentials to Unauthorised Actors via PhpInfo

CRITICAL RISK CVE-2023-6488 Unitronics Vision Series PLCs – Unsafe of Default or Hard-Coded Administrative Credentials

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The New OpenSSL Critical Vulnerability – Early Information and Detections

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**CRITICAL RISK** CVE-2023-6345 Google Chrome < v119.0.6045.199 – Sandbox Escape via Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Skia Graphics Engine

**CRITICAL RISK** CVE-2023-49103 OwnCloud (graphAPI Extension < v0.3.1) – Disclosure of Sensitive Credentials to Unauthorised Actors via PhpInfo

**CRITICAL RISK** CVE-2023-6488 Unitronics Vision Series PLCs – Unsafe of Default or Hard-Coded Administrative Credentials

Why DAST Testing is Important

**CRITICAL RISK** CVE-2023-4911 GNU/Linux Operating Systems – Unauthorised Execution of Arbitrary Code via Buffer Overflow Exploit (a.k.a. “Looney Tunables”)

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CRITICAL RISK CVE-2023-6345 Google Chrome < v119.0.6045.199 – Sandbox Escape via Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Skia Graphics Engine

CRITICAL RISK CVE-2023-49103 OwnCloud (graphAPI Extension < v0.3.1) – Disclosure of Sensitive Credentials to Unauthorised Actors via PhpInfo

CRITICAL RISK CVE-2023-6488 Unitronics Vision Series PLCs – Unsafe of Default or Hard-Coded Administrative Credentials

CRITICAL RISK CVE-2023-4911 GNU/Linux Operating Systems – Unauthorised Execution of Arbitrary Code via Buffer Overflow Exploit (a.k.a. “Looney Tunables”)