Apple Java Updates for Mac OS X
This Java security update removes the most common variants of the Flashback malware. "Java for OS X Lion 2012-003 delivers Java SE 6 version 1.6.0_31 and supersedes all previous versions of Java for OS X Lion." [1] "Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 8 delivers Java SE 6 version 1.6.0_31 and supersedes all previous versions of Java for Mac OS X v10.6." [2]
Apple recommends that all Mac users install this update where Java is installed.
OS X Lion v10.7.3, OS X Lion Server v10.7.3
Impact: The Java browser plugin and Java Web Start are deactivated if they remain unused for 35 days
For OS X Lion systems
Download file: JavaForOSX.dmg
Mac OS X v10.6.8, Mac OS X Server v10.6.8, OS X Lion v10.7.3, OS X Lion Server v10.7.3
Impact: A Flashback malware removal tool will be run
For Mac OS X v10.6 systems
Download file: JavaForMacOSX10.6.dmg
Java for OS X 2012-003 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 8 is available via the Software Update pane in System Preferences or via the Apple web site here.
[1] http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5242
[2] http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5243
[3] http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
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Guy Bruneau IPSS Inc. gbruneau at isc dot sans dot edu
wicd Privilege Escalation 0day Exploit
A vulnerability was found in the current Backtrack 5 R2 version of the "Wicd" ( Wireless Interface Connection Daemon) software, where several design flaws have been found culminating in privilege escalation exploit. [1]
To address this vulnerability, Wicd 1.7.2 was released to patch this vulnerability (CVE-2012-2095) as well as several other fixes have been included in this update. The list of fixes is available here and the latest tarball can be downloaded here.
Update 1: The privilege Escalation 0day exploit only affects the Wicd software and is not a Backtrack 5 R2 vulnerability.
[1] http://www.infosecinstitute.com/courses/ethical_hacking_training.html
[2] https://launchpad.net/wicd/+announcement/9888
[3] https://bugs.launchpad.net/wicd/+bug/979221
[4] https://launchpad.net/wicd/1.7/1.7.2/+download/wicd-1.7.2.tar.gz
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Guy Bruneau IPSS Inc. gbruneau at isc dot sans dot edu
HP ProCurve 5400 zl Switch, Flash Cards Infected with Malware
HP ProCurve 5400 zl Switch, Flash Cards Infected with Malware
HP has released a security bulletin (CVE-2012-0133) indicating that a "[...] vulnerability has been identified with certain HP ProCurve 5400 zl switches containing compact flash cards which may be infected with a virus. Reuse of an infected compact flash card in a personal computer could result in a compromise of that system's integrity." [1]
A list of of HP 5400 zl series switch purchased after April 30, 2011 with their serial numbers as well as a resolution is posted here.
[1] http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03249176
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Guy Bruneau IPSS Inc. gbruneau at isc dot sans dot edu
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