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May 07, 2008	Microsoft Releases Windows XP Service Pack 3 Microsoft has released Service Pack 3 for Windows XP. Service Pack 3 includes multiple Hotfixes and security updates and is available through Automatic Updates and Windows Update. Users should note that Windows XP SP3 does not include Internet Explorer 7, however it does include updates to both IE 6 and IE 7, and will update whichever version is currently installed. US-CERT encourages users to review the release notes for Service Pack 3 for Windows XP and apply any necessary updates.
May 06, 2008	PHP 5.2.6 Released PHP has released version 5.2.6 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities include an error in FastCGI SAPI which may result stack-based buffer overflow an integer overflow in printf() an error in init_request_info(), which may result in a buffer overflow an error in cURL, which may result in safe_mode bypass improper handling of input passed to escapeshellcmd() a boundary error in the bundled version of the PCRE library These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users to review the PHP 5.2.6 Release Announcement and update to version 5.2.6.
May 05, 2008	Common Data Format Buffer Overflow Vulnerability NASA has issued an advisory regarding a vulnerability in Common Data Format (CDF) version 3.2 and earlier. This vulnerability is due to a buffer overflow condition in the handling of specially-crafted CDF files. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages users to review the NASA advisory and update to CDF 3.2.1 to help mitigate the risk. US-CERT will provide additional information as it becomes available.
Apr 28, 2008	WordPress Vulnerabilities WordPress has released version 2.5.1 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to bypass security restrictions or conduct a cross-site scripting attack. US-CERT encourages users to review the WordPress 2.5.1 release notes and apply any necessary updates.
Apr 25, 2008	Compromised Websites Hosting Malicious JavaScript US-CERT is following reports of SQL injection attacks that have compromised a large number of legitimate websites. The compromised websites contain injected JavaScript that attempts to exploit multiple, known vulnerabilities. Users who visit a compromised website may unknowingly execute malicious code. US-CERT encourages users to do the following to help mitigate the risks of this and similar attacks: Regularly apply software updates and patches provided by vendors. Disable JavaScript and ActiveX as described in the Securing Your Web Browser document. For more technical information, visit SANS Internet Storm Center at http://ics.sans.org/diary.htnl?storyid=4331. US-CERT will provide more information as it becomes available.

Apr 25, 2008	HP Software Update Vulnerabilities US-CERT is aware of reports of multiple vulnerabilities affecting HP Software Update. These vulnerabilities are due to insecure methods in multiple ActiveX controls. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or view or modify sensitive information. US-CERT encourages users to do the following to help mitigate the risks: Review the HP Support document and update to HP Software Update v4.000.010.008. Set the kill bit for the CLSIDs listed in the HP Support document. Disable ActiveX as described in the Securing Your Web Browser document.
Apr 24, 2008	IRS Rebate Phishing Scam US-CERT is aware of a public report indicating that a phishing scam is circulating. This scam is related to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service economic stimulus rebate and arrives via email messages that appear to be from the IRS. The messages include text that attempts to convince users to follow a link to a website before a deadline to expedite the rebate process. This website requests that the user provide bank account information. US-CERT encourages users to do the following to help mitigate the risks: Do not follow unsolicited web links received in email messages. Refer to the Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams (pdf) document for more information on avoiding email scams. Refer to the Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks (pdf) document for more information on social engineering attacks. Refer to the Internal Revenue Service Service Suspicious e-Mails and Identity Theft website for more information on current scams.
Apr 23, 2008	Apple QuickTime Vulnerability US-CERT is aware of public reports of a vulnerability in Apple QuickTime. By convincing a user to open a specially crafted QuickTime file, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability may have several attack vectors, such as visiting a malicious or compromised website. US-CERT encourages users to use caution when opening QuickTime files, and apply the best security practices described in the Securing Your Web Browser document, to help mitigate the risks. US-CERT will provide additional information as it becomes available.
Apr 22, 2008	ICQ Vulnerability US-CERT is aware of public reports of a vulnerability in ICQ 6. This vulnerability is due to a heap buffer overflow condition in the "Personal Status Manager" feature that occurs when processing specially crafted status messages. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. US-CERT encourages users to update to ICQ 6.0.0.6059 to help mitigate the risks.
Apr 18, 2008	Microsoft Releases Security Advisory (951306) Microsoft has released a Security Advisory to address a vulnerability in Windows. This vulnerability may allow an authenticated attacker to execute code with LocalSystem privileges. US-CERT encourages users to review Microsoft Security Advisory 951306 and apply the workarounds.