Patch/Configuration Management, Vulnerability Management

Microsoft prepares seven patches to correct 25 security bugs

June 7, 2012

Microsoft is prepping seven patches for delivery in next week's security update. The fixes are set to address 25 vulnerabilities, covering Windows, Internet Explorer, Visual Basic for Applications, Dynamics AX and the .NET Framework. Three of the seven bulletins are rated "critical" -- and all affect Microsoft's latest operating platform, Windows 7 -- while the remaining are designated "important." The patches are due Tuesday around 2 p.m. EST.

Dan Kaplan

Vulnerability Management

Apple patches TCC bypass vulnerability

SC StaffDecember 19, 2024

The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-44131, was discovered in the FileProvider component and has been fixed in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15 through improved validation of symbolic links.

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Data Security

Misconfiguration exposes Virtavo security cam user data

SC StaffDecember 18, 2024

Over 8.7 million records, many of which are duplicates, were discovered within the server, including user phone numbers, network information, device identifiers, performance metrics, and other personal details, according to Cybernews researchers.