The United Nations recently sponsored a conference to discuss the control of the Internets Domain Name System, AKA; the systems which manage the internet. Mostly under the control of the greatest empire ever, the USA. You would think the Russian goverment would be happy we keep the internet stable enough, so that all their woman can continue to make a living. But no, they are demanding that internet governence be under the control of an international community. "With no concrete recommendations for action coming from the meeting, the only certainty going forward is that any resentment about the American influence will only grow as more users from the developing world come online, changing the face of the global network. "
Link to the SlashDot Article: http://politics.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/11/16/0548242&from=rss
LInk to the NY Times Article: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/world/AP-Internet-Governance.html?ex=1352869200&en=92cbee1dbf87a2a9&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
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National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA07-319A
Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: November 15, 2007
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Apple Mac OS X version 10.3.x and 10.4.x
* Apple Mac OS X Server version 10.3.x and 10.4.x
These vulnerabilities affect both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Apple
systems.
Overview
Apple has released Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Security Update 2007-008 to
address multiple vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X
Server. The most serious of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote
attacker to execute arbitrary code. Attackers may take advantage of
the less serious vulnerabilities to bypass security restrictions or
cause a denial of service.
I. Description
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Security Update 2007-008 address a number
of vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and OS X Server. Further
details are available in the related vulnerability notes.
Several of the fixes included in this update address vulnerabilities
in products from other vendors that ship with Apple OS X or OS X
Server. These products include
* BIND
* bzip2
* Adobe Flash
* MIT Kerberos
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Security Update 2007-008 address
vulnerabilities for versions 10.3.x and 10.4.x.
II. Impact
The impacts of these vulnerabilities vary. Potential consequences
include remote execution of arbitrary code or commands, bypass of
security restrictions, and denial of service.
III. Solution
Install updates from Apple
Install Mac OS X 10.4.11 or Apple Security Update 2007-008. This and
other updates are available via Apple Update or via Apple Downloads.
IV. References
* Vulnerability notes for Apple Security Update 2007-008 -
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* About the security content of Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Security Update
2007-008 - <
* Mac OS X: Updating your software -
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* Apple downloads - <
* ISC BIND - <
* bzip2 : Home - <
* Adobe - Adobe Flash Player -
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* Kerberos: The Network Authentication Protocol -
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Technical Cyber Security Alert TA07-317A
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: November 13, 2007
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Windows
* Microsoft Windows DNS Server
Overview
Microsoft has released updates that address critical vulnerabilities
in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows DNS Server. Exploitation of
these vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker
to execute arbitrary commands or to cause a Windows DNS server to
provide incorrect DNS responses.
I. Description
Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect
Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows DNS Server as part of the
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2007. The most severe
vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to
execute arbitrary commands or cause a Windows DNS server to provide
incorrect DNS responses.
Further information about the vulnerabilities addressed by these
updates is available in the Vulnerability Notes Database.
II. Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary commands on
a vulnerable system. An attacker may also be able to cause a Windows
DNS server to provide incorrect responses to DNS queries.
III. Solution
Apply updates from Microsoft
Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the
November 2007 security bulletins. The security bulletins describe any
known issues related to the updates. Administrators are encouraged to
note any known issues that are described in the bulletins and test for
any potentially adverse effects.
System administrators should consider using an automated patch
distribution system such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
IV. References
* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for Microsoft November 2007 updates -
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* Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2007 -
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* Microsoft Update - <
* Windows Server Update Services -
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* Securing Your Web Browser -
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Technical Cyber Security Alert TA07-310A
Apple QuickTime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: November 06, 2007
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
Vulnerabilities in Apple QuickTime affect
* Apple Mac OS X
* Microsoft Windows
Overview
Apple QuickTime contains multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of
these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to execute
arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.
I. Description
Apple QuickTime 7.3 resolves multiple vulnerabilities in the way
different types of image and media files are handled. An attacker
could exploit these vulnerabilities by convincing a user to access a
specially crafted image or media file that could be hosted on a web
page.
Note that Apple iTunes installs QuickTime, so any system with iTunes
is vulnerable.
II. Impact
These vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker
to execute arbitrary code or commands and cause a denial-of-service
condition. For further information, please see About the security
content of QuickTime 7.3.
III. Solution
Upgrade QuickTime
Upgrade to QuickTime 7.3. This and other updates for Mac OS X are
available via Apple Update.
Secure your web browser
To help mitigate these and other vulnerabilities that can be exploited
via a web browser, refer to Securing Your Web Browser.
References
* About the security content of the QuickTime 7.3 Update -
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* How to tell if Software Update for Windows is working correctly when no updates are available -
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* Apple QuickTime Download - <
* Mac OS X: Updating your software -
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* Securing Your Web Browser -
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