WordPress 4.7.2 Released

There has been released a new version of WordPress (blogging tool and content management system) which contains updates to security vulnerabilities. It's also recommended to check if there are any updates available for WordPress extensions in use. Also, it's recommended to disable those extensions that are not needed.

Affected versions:
WordPress versions earlier than 4.7.2

More information can be read from the WordPress blog.

Updates To Mozilla Products Released

Mozilla have released updates to Firefox browser and Thunderbird email client to address a bunch of security vulnerabilities.

Affected products are:
- Mozilla Firefox earlier than 51 (advisory)
- Mozilla Firefox earlier than ESR 45.7 (advisory)
- Mozilla Thunderbird earlier than 45.7 (advisory)


Fresh versions can be obtained via inbuilt updater or by downloading from the product site:
Firefox
Thunderbird

ITunes 12.5.5 Released

Apple have released version 12.5.5 of their iTunes media player. New version fixes a bunch of security vulnerabilities.

More information about the security content of iTunes 12.5.5 can be read from related security advisory.

Users of old versions should update to the latest one available.

Oracle Critical Patch Update For Q1 of 2017

Oracle have released updates for their products that fix 270 security issues (including 17 Java fixes) in total. The updates are a part of Oracle's quarterly released critical patch update (CPU).

Detailed list of vulnerabilities with patching instructions can be read from Oracle CPU Advisory.

Next Oracle CPU is planned to be released in April 2017.

New PHP Versions Released

PHP development team has released 7.1.1, 7.0.15 and 5.6.30 versions of the PHP scripting language. New versions contain fixes to vulnerabilities among other fixes. All PHP users are recommended to upgrade their versions to the latest release of the correspondent branch.

Changelogs:
Version 7.1.1
Version 7.0.15
Version 5.6.30

WordPress 4.7.1 Released

There has been released a new version of WordPress (blogging tool and content management system) which contains updates to security vulnerabilities. It's also recommended to check if there are any updates available for WordPress extensions in use. Also, it's recommended to disable those extensions that are not needed.

Affected versions:
WordPress versions earlier than 4.7.1

More information can be read from the WordPress blog.

New Version Of Foxit Reader And Foxit PhantomPDF Available

Foxit Software has released version 8.2 of their Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF software. The new versions contains fixes for security vulnerabilities that if exploited may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in target system.

Affected versions:
Foxit Reader 8.1.4.1208 and earlier (Windows)
Foxit PhantomPDF 8.1.1.1115 and earlier (Windows)

More information can be read here.

Adobe Reader And Acrobat Security Updates

Adobe have released security updates to fix some vulnerabilities in their PDF products, Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat. The vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take over the affected system.

Affected versions:
*Acrobat DC and Acrobat Reader DC, continuous track
version 15.020.20042 and earlier

*Acrobat DC and Acrobat Reader DC, classic track
version 15.006.30244 and earlier

*of series XI (11.x)
Adobe Reader 11.0.18 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat 11.0.18 and earlier


Users of vulnerable versions are instructed to update their versions either by using automatic update functionality or by downloading fresh version manually. The default installation configuration runs automatic updates on a regular schedule and can be manually activated by choosing Help > Check for Updates.

Those who want to upgrade manually, can download the latest versions of the links below:
Adobe Reader
Adobe Acrobat

More information about fixed vulnerabilities can be read from Adobe's security bulletin.

Adobe Flash Player Update Available

Adobe have released updated versions of their Flash Player. The new versions fix a critical vulnerability that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Affected versions:
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.186 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh should update to Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194

- Users of Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.186 and earlier versions for Linux should update to Adobe Flash Player 24.0.0.194

- Flash Player integrated with Google Chrome will be updated by Google via Chrome update

- Flash Player integrated with Internet Explorer 11 (on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10) and Microsoft Edge (Windows 10) will be updated via Windows Update


More information can be read from Adobe's security bulletin.

Microsoft Security Updates For January 2017

Microsoft have released security updates for January 2017. This month update contains four security bulletins of which one categorized as critical and three as important.

A new version of Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) was released too.

More information can be read from the bulletin summary.

Symantec Intelligence Report: December 2016

Symantec have published their Intelligence report that sums up the latest threat trends for December 2016.

The report can be viewed here.

Mozilla Thunderbird Update Available

Mozilla have released an updated version of their Thunderbird email client containing fixes to security vulnerabilities. Some of the fixed vulnerabilities are categorized as critical.

Affected versions:
Mozilla Thunderbird versions earlier than 45.6

Fresh version can be obtained via inbuilt updater or by downloading from the product site.