Our Cyber Awareness System focuses on: a Bash vulnerability affecting Unix-based operating systems and Mozilla NSS library.
At Connectikpeople.co, soon #Retinknow, we are aware of a Bash
vulnerability affecting Unix-based operating systems such as Linux and Mac OS
X. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute
arbitrary code on an affected system.
Connectikpeople.co, soon #Retinknow, recommends users and administrators review the Redhat Security Blog for additional details and to refer to their respective Linux or Unix-based OS vendor(s) for an appropriate patch. A GNU Bash patch is also available for experienced users and administrators to implement.
Connectikpeople.co, soon #Retinknow, recommends users and administrators review the Redhat Security Blog for additional details and to refer to their respective Linux or Unix-based OS vendor(s) for an appropriate patch. A GNU Bash patch is also available for experienced users and administrators to implement.
Operating systems with updates include:
When it comes to Mozilla NSS library,
a vulnerability could allow an attacker to forge an RSA signature, such as an
SSL certificate. The package is often included in 3rd party software, including
Linux distributions, Google Chrome, and others. It is possible that other
cryptographic libraries may be similarly affected.
Therefore, Connectikpeople.co, soon
#Retinknow, recommends users and administrators review Vulnerability Note VU#772676, Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2014-73, and Google Stable Channel Update Blog for additional information and mitigation details.
