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Channel headlines 2/28/07 — Mobile phone threats; remote/branch office IT agendas; Windows’ semi-piracy; ActiveX support bugs.

Wireless security: IT pros warily watching mobile phone threats Security experts have warned repeatedly that mobile phone attacks will grow as the devices become more sophisticated. IT administrators are starting to believe them.
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Security, compliance, disaster recovery are top IT concerns at remote and branch offices
Security, compliance, and disaster recovery top the list of […]

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Source: Tech Target

Posted on February 28th, 2007 in ActiveX | No Comments »

Security flap over support ActiveX controls bug

Flaws in an ActiveX component incorporated in many technical support support packages create a risk of hacking attacks, security watchers warn.

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Source: HelpNetSecurity

Posted on February 27th, 2007 in ActiveX | No Comments »

Security flap over support ActiveX controls bug

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Flaws in an ActiveX component incorporated in many technical support support packages create a risk of hacking attacks, security watchers warn.…

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Source: The Register Security

Posted on February 27th, 2007 in ActiveX | No Comments »

VeriSign ConfigChk ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The ConfigChk ActiveX Control is part of VeriSign Inc.’s MPKI, Secure Messaging for Microsoft Exchange and Go Secure! products. It looks for the Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider in order to support 1024-bit cryptography.

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Source: Security Team

Posted on February 26th, 2007 in ActiveX | No Comments »

Multiple Vendor SupportSoft SmartIssue ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

SupportSoft Inc. develops a product called Self-Service Suite which aims to help end users solve technical problems on their own. Symantec shipped a SupportSoft Inc. ActiveX control along with Norton Internet Security 2006.

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Source: Security Team

Posted on February 26th, 2007 in ActiveX | No Comments »

Vuln: Windows Shell User Logon ActiveX Control Create Method Unauthorized User Creation Vulnerability

Windows Shell User Logon ActiveX Control Create Method Unauthorized User Creation Vulnerability

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Source: Security Focus

Posted on February 24th, 2007 in ActiveX | No Comments »

Bugtraq: Stack Overflow in Third-Party ActiveX Controls affects Multiple Vendor Products Including Some Symantec Consumer Products and Automated Support

Stack Overflow in Third-Party ActiveX Controls affects Multiple Vendor Products Including Some Symantec Consumer Products and Automated Support

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Source: Security Focus

Posted on February 23rd, 2007 in ActiveX | No Comments »

Vuln: TeeChart Pro ActiveX Control Multiple Insecure Methods Vulnerabilities

TeeChart Pro ActiveX Control Multiple Insecure Methods Vulnerabilities

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Source: Security Focus

Posted on February 23rd, 2007 in ActiveX | No Comments »

Vuln: VeriSign Configuration Checker ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

VeriSign Configuration Checker ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Source: Security Focus

Posted on February 23rd, 2007 in ActiveX | No Comments »

R-161: Stack Overflow in Third-Party ActiveX Controls

Vulnerabilities were identified in third-party trouble-shooting ActiveX controls, developed by SupportSoft. The risk is
MEDIUM. If succcessfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially compromise a user’s system possibly allowing execution of
arbitrary code or unauthorized access to system assests with the permissions of the user’s browser.

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Source: CIAC

Posted on February 23rd, 2007 in ActiveX, CIAC | No Comments »

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