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Google Chrome 115.0.5790.98/99 security updates
[German]Google has released updates to the Google Chrome browser 115 in the stable channel for Mac, Linux and Windows on July 18, 2023. They are security updates that will be rolled out in the coming weeks and should fix 20 … Continue reading
Critical RCE Vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix Gateway
[German]Brief warning to administrators of Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix Gateway. The vendor has issued a security advisory warning of a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the products. The vendor has released updates for the affected products, which administrators … Continue reading
Edge 114.0.1823.86
[German]Microsoft has updated the Edge browser to version 114.0.1823.86 as of July 17, 2023. The release notes state that various bugs and performance issues for Microsoft Edge have been fixed.
Exchange Online: Client Credential Flow for SMTP AUTH available (July 2023)
[German]Quick addendum from this week: Microsoft's Exchange team has already announced the availability of Client Credential Flow (CCF) for SMTP AUTH in Exchange Online on July 10, 2023. Client Credential Flow (CCF) for SMTP AUTH enables applications to use modern … Continue reading
WordPress plugin All-In-One Security (AIOS) 5.1.9 with severe vulnerability
[German]WordPress users who are still using the plugin All-In-One Security (AIOS) in version 5.1.9 should react immediately. UpdraftPlus, the maintainer, has issued a security alert because the plugin was storing user login passwords in plain text in the database.
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 ...
Critical RCE Vulnerability CVE-2023-36664 in GhostScript affects Linux, Windows etc.
[German]A security researcher has developed a proof of concept to exploit a remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2023-36664, rated critical (CVSS score 9.8), in the widely used (for PostScript and PDF displays) GhostScript software. Both Linux and Windows systems are threatened … Continue reading
Firefox 115.0.2/ESR with bug fixes released
[German]The days the Mozilla developers had released the versions 115.0 of the Firefox browser (see). In the meantime, version 115.0.2 of the normal release channel and the ESR channel with extended support has already been added.
Microsoft Security Update Summary (July 11, 2023)
[German]On July 11, 2023, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office – as well as for other products. The security updates eliminate 130 vulnerabilities, five are 0-Days. Below is a compact overview of these updates released … Continue reading
Outlook startup asks for "re-open windows", options to disable missing
[German]Microsoft seems to have shipped a new bug in Outlook with the late June 2023 Office updates. A blog reader pointed out to me that he is struggling with the problem that every time he starts Outlook, it asks if … Continue reading
Two file manager apps in Google Play Store transfer data to China
[German]Unpleasant story that once again shows that apps should be viewed with great caution and used with restraint. Security researchers have discovered two apps in the Google Play Store that contain spyware that sends data directly to China. Apps like … Continue reading