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Opera releases security update
October 19, 2006
Open-source browser maker addresses vulnerabilities that could lead to a buffer overflow.
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Ethereal releases security update
October 20, 2005
Ethereal issues a patch to address flaws that could allow remote denial of service attacks, buffer overflows, or other attacks.
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Symantec issues patch for flaw in backup software
November 29, 2006
Vulnerabilities could let attackers gain remote control of a system, security company warns.
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MySQL issues security fix
May 4, 2006
Security patch is designed for the latest versions of MySQL's open-source database software.
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Adobe warns of Reader, Acrobat bug
August 17, 2005
A security flaw in the popular Acrobat and Reader PDF applications could put PCs at risk of attack.
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Yahoo Messenger releases security update
December 15, 2006
Aimed at flaws in software that downloads with Messenger, update is called "highly critical" by one security company.
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Adobe fixes PDF reader flaws
July 12, 2006
If left unpatched, vulnerabilities in Adobe Systems' PDF reader software could put Windows, Mac users at risk of cyberattack.
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IBM patches Lotus flaw
February 10, 2006
Among vulnerabilities discovered, attacker could execute code when users access files through Notes attachment viewer.
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New Firefox, Mozilla releases to fix bugs
September 15, 2005
Mozilla Foundation plans to release new versions soon to deal with a recently disclosed serious security flaw and other problems.
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OpenOffice patches three security holes
July 5, 2006
Flaws in open-source productivity suite could let in intruders. But don't worry, company says--we fix faster than Microsoft.
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Exploit code released for Adobe Photoshop flaw
April 26, 2007
Security flaw is deemed "highly critical," but no malicious use of the code has been discovered so far, Secunia says.
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OpenOffice.org details vulnerability
April 13, 2005
Open-source software maker confirms a buffer overflow flaw and says it has fixed the problem.
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Apple unloads dozens of fixes for OS X
August 16, 2005
Still, of the 44 flaws addressed, only a handful are critical, according to security experts.
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F-Secure flaw opens door to intruders
February 11, 2005
Serious security hole in firm's antivirus products could let intruders launch a buffer overflow attack or spy on confidential information.
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Flaw found in Sophos antivirus
July 28, 2005
Company says it's fixed some versions of its flagship package to combat a hole that could let in buffer overflow attacks.
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Unpatched Firefox flaw may expose users
September 9, 2005
The problem lies in the way the browser handles Web links that are overly long and contain dashes, a researcher says.
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Security patches issued for RealPlayers
March 3, 2005
RealNetworks releases patches for its audio-video players in an effort to prevent attacks via buffer overflows.
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Symantec plugs trio of NetBackup holes
December 13, 2006
Serious security vulnerabilities in Veritas NetBackup software could let cyberattackers get into corporate networks.
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Exploit code released for Nvidia flaw
October 17, 2006
Rapid7, which says it discovered the flaw in the Linux graphics driver, says risk goes back to 2004.
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Cursor flaw gives Vista security a black eye
April 4, 2007
Tuesday's "critical" patch casts a shadow over the software giant's promises about the quality of the OS's defenses.Video: Hacking a Vista PC
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