Gladiator Research and Security

GSA Reference Number: AD120215-01

Simply Put: Adobe has released a security update that remedies multiple vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to gain control of an affected system. These vulnerabilities affect Adobe Flash Player 11.1.102.55 and earlier versions on Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris operating systems, Adobe Flash Player 11.1.112.61 and earlier versions for Android 4.x as well as Adobe Flash Player 11.1.111.5 and earlier versions for Android 3.x and 2.x. One of the vulnerabilities address by the update is currently being exploited in the wild. Gladiator recommends that users apply the patch provided by Adobe as soon as possible.

Microsoft has announced nine new patches today, including four that could allow remote code execution.  Four patches are rated Critical and the other five patches are rated Important.  The patches released affect Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Server Software.  Detailed information regarding the patches can be found in Microsoft’s February Security Bulletin.  Summary information is included below:

We’ve covered the basics of what DNS is and how it works, now we’re going to discuss the ways it can be compromised and used against you.