Important Security Updates
Adobe Reader: Adobe has released version 2018.011.20040. Updates are available through the program’s Help menu/Check for Updates or from Adobe’s website. There is also an update for Acrobat.
Google Chrome: Google has released Google Chrome version 66.0.3359.181. Updates are available from within the browser or from Google’s website.
Mozilla Firefox: Mozilla has released Version 60.0.1 Updates are available within the browser or from Mozilla’s website.
Opera: Opera has released version 53.0.2907.57. Updates are available from within the browser or from Opera’s website.
Piriform CCleaner: Piriform has released version 5.42.6499 for CCleaner. Updates are available from Piriform’s website.
Skype: Skype has released Skype 8.18.0.6. Updates are available from the program or Skype’s website.
Current Software Versions
Adobe Flash Player 29.0.0.171
Adobe Reader DC 2018.011.20040
Dropbox 49.4.68 [Citadel warns against relying on security of Dropbox or other cloud-based file exchange systems. We recommend files containing sensitive information be independently encrypted with a program like Axcrypt; encryption keys be at least 15 characters long; and the master Dropbox [or other] password be at least 15 characters long and different from other passwords.]
Firefox 60.0.1 [Windows]
Internet Explorer 11.0.56
Java SE 8 Update 171 [Citadel recommends removing or disabling Java from your browser. Java is a major source of cyber criminal exploits. It is not needed for most internet browsing. If you have a particular web site that requires Java, Citadel recommends using a two-browser approach to minimize risk. If you normally browse the Web with Firefox, for example, disable the Java plugin in Firefox and use an alternative browser — such as Chrome, IE9, Safari, etc — with Java enabled to browse only the sites that require it.]
Microsoft Edge 41.16299.248.0
QuickTime 7.7.9 [Citadel recommends removing QuickTime. On April 14, 2016 US-CERT advised Microsoft Windows users to remove QuickTime. This followed a report in ars technica that Apple has no plans to update the Windows app despite at least two reliable QuickTime vulnerabilities that threaten Windows users who still have the program installed.]
Safari 11.1 [Mac OS X Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan]
Skype 8.18.0.6
For Your IT Department
Cisco Multiple Products: Cisco has released updates for Unified Communications Manager, Unified Presence, Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Identify Services Engine, Digital Network Architecture Center, Enterprise NFV Infrastructure, Cisco Meeting Server Media Services, IoT Field Network Director, TelePresence Server, SocialMiner, IP Phone 7800 and 8800 Series, Firepower Threat Defense Software, CPU Side-Channel, and more. Apply updates. Additional details are available on Cisco’s website.
McAfee Multiple Products: McAfee has released updates for Network Time Protocol and more. Apply updates. Additional details are available on McAfee’s website.
VMware: VMware has released updates to address vulnerabilities in NSX SD-WAN. Additional details are available at VMware’s website.
WordPress: WordPress has released version 4.9.6. Apply updates. Additional details are available on WordPress’ website.
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If you are responsible for the security of your computer, Citadel’s Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report is for you. We strongly urge you to take action to keep your system(s) patched and updated.
If someone else is responsible for the security of your computer, forward our Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report to them and follow up to make sure your computer has been patched and updated.
Vulnerability management is a key element of cybersecurity management. Cyber criminals take over user computers by writing computer programs that “exploit” vulnerabilities in operating systems (Windows, Apple OS, etc) and application programs (Adobe Acrobat, Office, Flash, Java, etc). When software companies find a vulnerability, they usually issue an update patch to fix the code running in their customer’s computers.
Citadel publishes our Weekend Vulnerability and Patch Report to alert readers to some of the week’s important updates and vulnerabilities. Our focus is on software typically found in the small or home office (SOHO) or that users are likely to have on their home computer. The report is not intended to be a thorough listing of updates and vulnerabilities.
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