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akamai-activex.txt

A security vulnerability has been discovered in versions prior to 2.2.3.5 of Akamai Download Manager. For successful exploitation, this vulnerability requires a user to be convinced to visit a malicious URL put into place by an attacker. This may then lead to an unauthorized download and automatic execution of arbitrary code run within the context of the victim user.

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Source: Packet Storm

Posted on April 30th, 2008 in Latest News | No Comments »

Vuln: Akamai Download Manager ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Akamai Download Manager ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Source: Security Focus

Posted on April 30th, 2008 in Latest News | No Comments »

Code Browser 3.1 (Default branch)

Code Browser is a folding and outlining editor.
It is a lightweight but powerful tool for
structuring and browsing source code using
folders and links. It is especially designed to
keep a good overview of the code of a large
project.
License: GNU General Public License (GPL)
Changes:
The editor is now Unicode. It can load UTF-8 and UTF-16 files. This release also adds the zenburn color scheme and fixes minor bugs.

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Source: Freshmeat Daily News

Posted on April 30th, 2008 in Latest News | No Comments »

The Battle for Your Browser

Attackers are doing a drive-by on your browser, but the defenses against such attacks are good and getting better….
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Source: eWeek

Posted on April 30th, 2008 in Latest News | No Comments »

The Battle For Your Browser

Attackers are doing a drive-by on your browser, but the defenses against such attacks are good and getting better….
Build IT Knowledge with Current & Trusted Content Helps Employees Develop & Hone New Technical Programming Skills. Sign Up & Get Full Access.

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Source: eWeek

Posted on April 30th, 2008 in Latest News | No Comments »

Color Profiles in Firefox 3

John Resig on Firefox’s new support for color profiles.
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Source: Daring Fireball

Posted on April 30th, 2008 in Firefox | No Comments »

CVE-2008-1999 (Safari)

Apple Safari 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar by placing many “invisible” characters in the userinfo subcomponent of the authority component of the URL (aka the user field), as demonstrated by   sequences.

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Source: National Vulnerability Database

Posted on April 29th, 2008 in National Vulnerability Db | No Comments »

CVE-2008-2000 (Safari)

Unspecified vulnerability in Apple Safari 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via JavaScript code that calls document.write in an infinite loop.

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Source: National Vulnerability Database

Posted on April 29th, 2008 in National Vulnerability Db | No Comments »

CVE-2008-2001 (Safari)

Apple Safari 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a file:///â link that triggers an out-of-bounds access, possibly due to a NULL pointer dereference.

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Source: National Vulnerability Database

Posted on April 29th, 2008 in National Vulnerability Db | No Comments »

rPSA-2008-0128-2 firefox

rPath Security Advisory: 2008-0128-2 Published: 2008-03-27 Updated: 2008-04-29 address introduced stability problem Products: rPath Linux 1 Rating: Major Exposure Level Classification: Indirect User Deterministic Unauthorized Access Updated Versions: firefox=conary.rpath.comatrpl:1/2.0.0.14-0.1-1 rPath Issue Tracking System: References: Description: …

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Source: Full Disclosure

Posted on April 29th, 2008 in Firefox | No Comments »

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