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Sonicwall: Security updates for SonicOS close nine vulnerabilities
There are several vulnerabilities (buffer overflows) in firewalls running SonicOS that have received a CVSS index of up to 7.7. Sonicwall has therefore released software updates for SonicOS that close new vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-39276, CVE-2023-39277, CVE-2023-39278, CVE-2023-39279, CVE-2023-39280, CVE-2023-41711 and CVE-2023-41712). … Continue reading
Google Chrome 118.0.5993.88/.89
Google has released updates to the Google Chrome browser 118 in the stable channel for Mac, Linux, and Windows as of October 17, 2023. The Android app and the iOS app of the Chrome browser have also been updated. The … Continue reading
Sonicwall: Security updates for SonicOS close nine vulnerabilities
In SonicOS there are several vulnerabilities (buffer overflows) that have received a CVSS index of up to 7.7. Sonicwall has therefore released software updates for SonicOS for their firewalls, that close new vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-39276, CVE-2023-39277, CVE-2023-39278, CVE-2023-39279, CVE-2023-39280, CVE-2023-41711 and … Continue reading
Windows 10/11: Microsoft Defender can no longer be disabled
[German]I'm going to address an old issue that might affect administrators who are migrating clients to Windows 11. In some scenarios, applications run very slowly or the system or applications start sluggishly. The clients are underperforming, even if the application … Continue reading
Windows Server 2012 R2 is EOL; ESU license not for on-premises systems?
[German]After releasing the October 2023 updates, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 have reached their end of support; there will be no more security updates in the future – unless customers buys an Extended Security Update extension (ESU … Continue reading
Posted in Security, Update, Windows
Tagged Security, Support, Update, Windows Server 2012 (R2)
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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
Caution: Steam fake accounts and scam methods
[German]Quick warning for readers who are on the Steam platform. A reader has alerted me to a wave of scams that is currently running and operates with fake accounts. Inquiries from supposed friends offer participation in a lottery. If you … Continue reading
Edge 118.0.2088.46 (Oct. 13, 2023)
[German]Microsoft updated the Edge browser in the stable channel to version 118.0.2088.46 on October 13, 2023. The release notes here state, "Fixed various bugs and performance issues". The update fixed the (spoofing) vulnerability CVE-2023-36559, according to this entry.
Exchange Server Oct. 2023 updates fail with error 0x80070534
[German]As of October 10, 2023, Microsoft has released security updates for Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019. On a number of Exchange Server systems, the installation of the October 2023 updates ends with error 0x80070534. The cause seems to … Continue reading
Posted in issue, Security, Software, Update
Tagged Exchange Server, issue, patchday 10.2023, Update
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curl vulnerability still unpatched by Microsoft
[German]There is a vulnerability in the library and tool curl in older versions, which was closed by the project on October 11, 2023 with version 8.4.0. Microsoft ships curl with Windows, and the question was whether curl was also updated … Continue reading
Cloud provider "Shadow" hacked, customer data (from players) tapped
[German]At the end of September 2023, the cloud provider Shadow was hacked via one of their hosters. The platform is used by online gamers, and three blog readers emailed me about the incident (thanks for that). The hackers are now … Continue reading