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β€Ό CVE-2020-26682 β€Ό

In libass 0.14.0, the `ass_outline_construct`'s call to `outline_stroke` causes a signed integer overflow.

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via "National Vulnerability Database".
β€Ό CVE-2020-15867 β€Ό

The git hook feature in Gogs 0.5.5 through 0.12.2 allows for authenticated remote code execution.

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via "National Vulnerability Database".
β€Ό CVE-2020-14299 β€Ό

A flaw was found in JBoss EAP, where the authentication configuration is set-up using a legacy SecurityRealm, to delegate to a legacy PicketBox SecurityDomain, and then reloaded to admin-only mode. This flaw allows an attacker to perform a complete authentication bypass by using an arbitrary user and password. The highest threat to vulnerability is to system availability.

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via "National Vulnerability Database".
🦿 Fuzzing (fuzz testing) 101: Lessons from cyber security expert Dr. David Brumley 🦿

Dr. David Brumley, Carnegie Mellon University professor and CEO of ForAllSecure, explains what fuzzing, or fuss testing, is and how you can use it to improve application security and speed up your software development.

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via "Tech Republic".
β€Ό CVE-2020-9878 β€Ό

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. Processing a maliciously crafted USD file may lead to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

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via "National Vulnerability Database".
β€Ό CVE-2020-9885 β€Ό

An issue existed in the handling of iMessage tapbacks. The issue was resolved with additional verification. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8. A user that is removed from an iMessage group could rejoin the group.

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via "National Vulnerability Database".
🦿 How to view website trackers in mobile Safari 🦿

Learn how to use Apple's Privacy Report in Safari so you can see which websites attempted to track you on your iPhone or iPad.

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via "Tech Republic".
🦿 How to recover deleted files in Linux with testdisk 🦿

If you've had files deleted by a hacker or you've accidentally removed them, Jack Wallen shows you how to recover that missing data with a handy tool called testdisk.

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via "Tech Republic".
β€Ό CVE-2020-9948 β€Ό

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 14.0. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

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via "National Vulnerability Database".
β€Ό CVE-2020-9959 β€Ό

A lock screen issue allowed access to messages on a locked device. This issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to view notification contents from the lockscreen.

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via "National Vulnerability Database".
❌ Phishing Lures Shift from COVID-19 to Job Opportunities ❌

Fortinet researchers are seeing a pivot in the spear-phishing and phishing lures used by cybercriminals, to entice potential job candidates as businesses open up.

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via "Threat Post".
πŸ•΄ An Uncommon 20 Years of Commonly Enumerating Vulns πŸ•΄

Larry Cashdollar, a researcher with more than 300 CVEs to his credit, looks back at his favorite vulnerabilities (and being the only individual CNA on Mitre's list).

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via "Dark Reading".
πŸ•΄ US Counterintelligence Director & Fmr. Europol Leader Talk Election Security πŸ•΄

The US counterintelligence lead joins a former Europol cyber chief to discuss modern election threats and the benefits of public-private collaboration.

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via "Dark Reading".
🦿 Leading more girls to STEM careers drives professor to create cybersecurity camp 🦿

Teaching students around the world has become easier, thanks to Zoom classes, one college professor says. She's still trying to find a way to teach robotics, though.

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via "Tech Republic".
🦿 Professor creates cybersecurity camp to inspire girls to choose STEM careers 🦿

Teaching via Zoom has had some unexpected benefits, college professor says, though robotics class is still a challenge. Her real passion is inspiring young women and girls to go into computer science.

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via "Tech Republic".
❌ Biden Campaign Staffers Targeted in Cyberattack Leveraging Anti-Virus Lure, Dropbox Ploy ❌

Google's Threat Analysis Group sheds more light on targeted credential phishing and malware attacks on the staff of Joe Biden's presidential campaign.

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via "Threat Post".
β€Ό CVE-2020-26183 β€Ό

Dell EMC NetWorker versions prior to 19.3.0.2 contain an improper authorization vulnerability. Certain remote users with low privileges may exploit this vulnerability to perform 'nsrmmdbd' operations in an unintended manner.

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via "National Vulnerability Database".
β€Ό CVE-2020-26182 β€Ό

Dell EMC NetWorker versions prior to 19.3.0.2 contain an incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability. A non-LDAP remote user with low privileges may exploit this vulnerability to perform 'saveset' related operations in an unintended manner. The vulnerability is not exploitable by users authenticated via LDAP.

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via "National Vulnerability Database".
❌ Microsoft Fixes RCE Flaws in Out-of-Band Windows Update ❌

The two important-severity flaws in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library and Visual Studio Code could enable remote code execution.

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via "Threat Post".
❌ Phishers Capitalize on Headlines with Breakneck Speed ❌

Marking a pivot from COVID-19 scams, researchers track a single threat actor through the evolution from the pandemic to PayPal, and on to more timely voter scams -- all with the same infrastructure.

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via "Threat Post".
πŸ•΄ Massive New Phishing Campaigns Target Microsoft, Google Cloud Users πŸ•΄

At least three campaigns are now underway.

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via "Dark Reading".