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Posts Tagged ‘Linux’
The H Roundup for the week ending 19 May
Saturday, May 19th, 2012
In the last seven days: a beta for PostgreSQL 9.2 arrived, Chrome 19 was declared stable, and Oracle changed its mind about damages in the Android case. Also, The H provided some tools and tips for the systemd Linux init system, and Andrew Back took a practical look at the Internet of Things
Google Releases Google Chrome 19
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012Google has released Google Chrome 19 for Linux, Mac, Windows, and Chrome Frame to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Google Chrome Release blog entry and update to Chrome 19.
This product is provided subject to the Notification as indicated here: http://www.us-cert.gov/legal.html#notify
Skype for Linux hotfix plugs security hole
Monday, May 14th, 2012
Nearly one year after the last update arrived, Skype has issued a new hotfix release for Linux that includes a newer version of libpng, which closes a security hole
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Fifth Debian 6.0 "Squeeze" update released
Monday, May 14th, 2012
The developers at the Debian Project have announced the release of the fifth update to version 6.0 of their popular Linux distribution
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The H Roundup for the week ending 12 May
Saturday, May 12th, 2012
In the last seven days: Apache OpenOffice 3.4.0 made its debut, Adobe put a price on security updates for Photoshop, and Dell and Red Hat signed an OEM partnership. Also, The H took a look at the systemd Linux init system and provided more details about what's coming in Linux 3.4
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Adobe patches Flash Player hole exploited in the wild
Monday, May 7th, 2012
Adobe has released a security update for Flash Player for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Android that address the object confusion vulnerability (CVE-2012-0779) that is currently being used in the wild...
The H Roundup for the week ending May 5
Saturday, May 5th, 2012
In the last seven days: studies in Linux sales, GIMP 2.8 finally arrives, Tizen 1.0 makes a debut, Oracle databases are listened in on, and Linux clients appear for Google Drive. Also everything you need to know about what's coming in Linux 3.4
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Adobe Flash Player update closes critical object confusion hole
Friday, May 4th, 2012
An update to Adobe Flash Player closes a hole which is reportedly being exploited in targeted attacks on Windows and Internet Explorer users; updates for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Android are available
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Adobe Releases Patch for Flash Bug Being Used in Targeted Attacks
Friday, May 4th, 2012Adobe has released a patch for a serious Flash vulnerability that is being used in targeted attacks right now. The updates fix the vulnerability in Windows, Mac, Linux and Android systems.
Adobe Releases Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player
Friday, May 4th, 2012Adobe has released a Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player to address a vulnerability affecting the following software versions:
- Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.233 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems
- Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.7 and earlier versions for Android 4.x
- Adobe Flash Player 11.1.111.8 and earlier versions for Android 3.x and 2.x
This vulnerability may allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition or take control of the affected system.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB12-09 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risk.
This product is provided subject to the Notification as indicated here: http://www.us-cert.gov/legal.html#notify
