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Adobe Acrobat, Reader and Flash Remote Exploit Vulnerability

Posted on July 22nd, 2009

GSA Reference Number: AD090722-01

Simply Put: Adobe Acrobat, Reader, and Flash have a remote code execution vulnerability currently being exploited on the Internet.  Adobe does not have a patch available at this time.  This vulnerability can be exploited by a malicious website to load arbitrary code or take control of a victim’s PC.

Apple QuickTime Vulnerabilities

Posted on January 22nd, 2009

GSA Reference Number: AD090122-01

Simply Put: Apple has released patches to address multiple vulnerabilities in its QuickTime media player product.   Unpatched QuickTime installations are vulnerable to remote exploitation if users view maliciously crafted files.  These vulnerabilities affect QuickTime version 7.X.

Backup Exec Multiple Vulnerabilities

Posted on November 20th, 2008

GSA Reference Number: AD081120-01

Simply Put: Symantec Backup Exec versions 11.x and 12.x are vulnerable to a denial of service attack and an authentication bypass attack.  These vulnerabilities, if exploited together, can lead to a remote code exploit.  Both issues affect the Backup Exec Remote Agent.