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| 17 mar 2010 | |
| Microsoft Virtual PC Hypervisor is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to bypass memory protection mechanisms. Successfully exploiting this issue will allow attackers to gain access to sensitive information, overwrite arbitrary data, and gain elevated privileges on the affected computer. The following products are affected: Virtual PC 2007 Virtual PC 2007 SP1 Windows Virtual PC Virtual Server 2005 Windows 7 XP Mode |
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| 17 mar 2010 | |
| The Linux kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to crash the affected kernel, denying service to legitimate users. Given the nature of this issue, attackers may also be able to execute arbitrary code, but this has not been confirmed. |
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| 17 mar 2010 | |
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US-CERT is aware of public reports of malicious code circulating via spam email messages impersonating the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The attacks arrive via unsolicited email messages that may contain subject lines related to DHS or other government activity. These messages may contain a link or attachment. If users click on this link or open the attachment, they may be infected with malicious code, including the Zeus Trojan. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to take the following measures to protect themselves:
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| 17 mar 2010 | |
| Multiple HP devices running HP Broadcom Integrated NIC Firmware are prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges, resulting in a complete compromise of the affected computer. HP Broadcom Integrated NIC Firmware versions 1.24.0.9 and earlier as well as 8.04 and earlier are affected. |
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| 17 mar 2010 | |
| The TYPO3 myDashboard (mydashboard) extension is prone to an unspecified cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may let the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks. myDashboard 0.1.13 and prior versions are vulnerable. NOTE: Reports indicate that this extension is no longer maintained. |
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