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The Hidden Risk in IBM Db2: Addressing the CVE-2024-37071 DoS Security Flaw
IBM recently disclosed a critical security vulnerability affecting their Db2 database software on Linux and UNIX platforms, identified as CVE-2024-37071 . This…
Debian LTS: DLA-3977-1: xfpt Security Advisory Updates
An issue has been found in xfpt, a tool to generate XML from plain tex. The issue is about bad handling of input data, which may result in a stack-based buffer…
Fedora 40: xen 2024-7c2cfa2fe5 Security Advisory Updates
Deadlock in x86 HVM standard VGA handling [XSA-463, CVE-2024-45818] libxl leaks data to PVH guests via ACPI tables [XSA-464, CVE-2024-45819]
Debian LTS: DLA-3973-1: redis Security Advisory Updates
Multiple vulnerabilities have been fixed in the key¢''value database Redis. CVE-2022-35977
Fedora 39: libsoup3 2024-a059ea1dfc Security Advisory Updates
Add patches to fix: CVE-2024-52530 libsoup3: HTTP request smuggling via stripping null bytes from the ends of header names (bug #2325358) CVE-2024-52532 libsou…
7-Zip Users Beware: Urgent Update Needed to Fix Code Execution Security Flaw
Compression utilities like 7-Zip have become essential tools for managing and storing data efficiently. Renowned for its high compression ratio and versatility…
THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 18 - Nov 24)
We hear terms like “state-sponsored attacks” and “critical vulnerabilities” all the time, but what’s really going on behind those words? This week’s cybersecur…
Debian LTS: DLA-3954-2: postgresql-13 - regression update
The fix for CVE-2024-10978 accidentally caused settings for role to not be applied if they come from non-interactive sources, including previous ALTER {ROLE|DA…
NHIs Are the Future of Cybersecurity: Meet NHIDR
The frequency and sophistication of modern cyberattacks are surging, making it increasingly challenging for organizations to protect sensitive data and critica…
Debian LTS: DLA-3951-1: curl Security Advisory Updates
curl a command line tool for transferring data with URL syntax was affected by CVE-2024-8096. When the TLS backend is GnuTLS, curl may incorrectly handle OCSP …
Comprehensive Guide to Building a Strong Browser Security Program
The rise of SaaS and cloud-based work environments has fundamentally altered the cyber risk landscape. With more than 90% of organizational network traffic flo…
Mageia 2024-0351: python-werkzeug Security Advisory Updates
Werkzeug is a Web Server Gateway Interface web application library. Applications using `werkzeug.formparser.MultiPartParser` corresponding to a version of Werk…
Fedora 40: php-tcpdf 2024-afeeca72ce Security Advisory Updates
Version 6.7.7 (2024-10-26) Update regular expression to avoid ReDoS (CVE-2024-22641) [PHP 8.4] Fix: Curl CURLOPT_BINARYTRANSFER deprecated #675 SVG detection f…
Fedora 41: php-tcpdf 2024-b00678c08a Security Advisory Updates
Version 6.7.7 (2024-10-26) Update regular expression to avoid ReDoS (CVE-2024-22641) [PHP 8.4] Fix: Curl CURLOPT_BINARYTRANSFER deprecated #675 SVG detection f…
Fedora 39: php-tcpdf 2024-0b2854c95b Security Advisory Updates
Version 6.7.7 (2024-10-26) Update regular expression to avoid ReDoS (CVE-2024-22641) [PHP 8.4] Fix: Curl CURLOPT_BINARYTRANSFER deprecated #675 SVG detection f…
Google Warns of Actively Exploited CVE-2024-43093 Vulnerability in Android System
Google has warned that a security flaw impacting its Android operating system has come under active exploitation in the wild.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-…
Stop LUCR-3 Attacks: Learn Key Identity Security Tactics in This Expert Webinar
Did you know that advanced threat actors can infiltrate the identity systems of major organizations and extract sensitive data within days? It’s a chilling rea…
Lazarus Group Exploits Google Chrome Vulnerability to Control Infected Devices
The North Korean threat actor known as Lazarus Group has been attributed to the zero-day exploitation of a now-patched security flaw in Google Chrome to seize …
Fedora 40: python-platformio 2024-f1615b58e6 Security Advisory Updates
Security fix for CVE-2024-47874. Starlette 0.40.0 (October 15, 2024) This release fixes a Denial of service (DoS) via multipart/form-data requests. You can vie…
Fedora 40: python-openapi-core 2024-f1615b58e6 Security Advisory Updates
Security fix for CVE-2024-47874. Starlette 0.40.0 (October 15, 2024) This release fixes a Denial of service (DoS) via multipart/form-data requests. You can vie…
THN Cybersecurity Recap: Top Threats, Tools and News (Oct 14 - Oct 20)
Hi there! Here’s your quick update on the latest in cybersecurity.Hackers are using new tricks to break into systems we thought were secure—like finding hidden…
Microsoft Reveals macOS Vulnerability that Bypasses Privacy Controls in Safari Browser
Microsoft has disclosed details about a now-patched security flaw in Apple's Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) framework in macOS that has likely come u…
Understanding the Critical Oath-Toolkit Vulnerability and Its Implications for Admins
As Linux security threats advance and evolve, vulnerabilities often surface unexpectedly, exposing systems to potential exploitation. SUSE researchers recently…
Chrome Update Mitigates Critical Type Confusion Vulnerabilities
Google recently rolled out a critical security update for its widely-used Chrome web browser, addressing several critical vulnerabilities, most notably two hig…