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Symantec confirms ActiveX bugs in its own consumer software
Symantec Corp. has confirmed flaws in its most popular consumer security software that could give attackers the means to hijack
the Windows PCs that the programs are supposed to protect. The vulnerabilities are in an ActiveX control that ships with several
products, including Norton AntiVirus, Norton Internet Security, Norton SystemWorks and Norton 360. Computerworld, 04/04/08.
Symantec advisory
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Apple plugs QuickTime with 11 patches
Apple released 11 patches for its QuickTime multimedia program on Wednesday, fixing a variety of problems that could allow
a hacker to execute malicious code on a machine. IDG News Service, 04/03/08.
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Cisco patches Unified Communications Disaster Recovery Framework
A command execution vulnerability in the Cisco Disaster Recovery Framework affects a number of products in the Cisco Unified Communications family. Attackers could exploit the flaw to run malicious
code or gain full administrative access. A free update is available.
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CA patches ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops Server and CA Desktop Management Suite
According to CA, "CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops Server contains multiple vulnerabilities that can allow a remote
attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition."
CA fixes Alert Notification Server
According to CA's advisory, "CA Alert Notification Server service contains multiple vulnerabilities that can allow a remote
authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition."
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Adobe claims it knew of 'Pwn to Own' bug
Security researchers at Adobe Systems Inc. claimed that they knew of a Flash bug before it was used to crack a Windows Vista
laptop last week in the "Pwn to Own" hacker challenge. Late yesterday, Adobe also said it had fixed the flaw and would patch
the problem this month. Computerworld, 04/03/08.
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