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Cisco has released patches to address a high-severity security flaw impacting its Secure Client software that could be exploited by a threat actor to open a VPN session with that of a targeted...
The February 2024 Patch Tuesday was pretty typical, with the standard Microsoft Windows, Office, and Exchange Server updates. Before we get to the March 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast, I want to provide information on the updated NIST framework.
A critical vulnerability in the TeamCity On-Premises CI/CD solution from JetBrains can let a remote unauthenticated attacker take control of the server with administrative permissions. "Compromising a TeamCity server allows an attacker full control over all TeamCity projects, builds, agents and artifacts, and as such is a suitable vector to position an attacker to perform a supply chain attack" - Rapid7.
JetBrains has fixed two critical security vulnerabilities affecting TeamCity On-Premises and is urging customers to patch them immediately. "Rapid7 originally identified and reported these vulnerabilities to us and has chosen to adhere strictly to its own vulnerability disclosure policy. This means that their team will publish full technical details of these vulnerabilities and their replication steps within 24 hours of this notice," the company stated today.
Despite its importance, patching can be challenging for organizations due to factors such as the sheer volume of patches released by software vendors, compatibility issues with existing systems, and the need to balance security with operational continuity. To ensure effective patch management, organizations should establish clear policies and procedures for patching, automate patch deployment where possible, regularly scan for vulnerabilities, prioritize patches based on risk, and conduct thorough testing before deployment.
ConnectWise warned customers to patch their ScreenConnect servers immediately against a maximum severity flaw that can be used in remote code execution attacks. ConnectWise has yet to assign CVE IDs to the two security flaws that impact all servers running ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior.
ConnectWise has released software updates to address two security flaws in its ScreenConnect remote desktop and access software, including a critical bug that could enable remote code execution on...
ConnectWise has fixed two vulnerabilities in ScreenConnect that could allow attackers to execute remote code or directly impact confidential data or critical systems. ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote desktop software solution popular with managed services providers and businesses they offer services to, as well as help desk teams.
Today is Microsoft's February 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 73 flaws and two actively exploited zero-days. The total count of 73 flaws does not include 6 Microsoft Edge flaws fixed on February 8th and 1 Mariner flaw.
Today is Microsoft's February 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 74 flaws and two actively exploited zero-days. The total count of 74 flaws does not include 6 Microsoft Edge and 1 Mariner flaw fixed on February 8th. To learn more about the non-security updates released today, you can review our dedicated articles on the new Windows 11 KB5034765 cumulative update.