Multiple AV vendor vulns / updates / issues

McAfee SaaS Endpoint Protection issues...

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McAfee SaaS Endpoint Protection - update
- https://secunia.com/advisories/47520/
Last Update: 2012-01-19
Criticality level: Highly critical
Impact: System access
Where: From remote
... vulnerability is reported in version 5.2.0.603. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution: ...

- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10018&pmv=print&viewlocale=en_US
Security Bulletins ID: SB10018
Last Modified: January 20, 2012
Affected Software: McAfee SaaS Endpoint Protection 5.2.3 and earlier
Description: This update fixes an issue in the Rumor technology utilized by McAfee’s SaaS Endpoint Protection. Rumor is a Peer-to-Peer technology used to allow several machines on a closed network to quickly distribute updates from a single network connection. The result of the misuse of the Rumor service is that an attacker could use an affected machine as a proxy. This can result in spam being sent as the machine acts similar to an “open relay”.
Remediation: Ensure that your systems are online and available to recieve updates. Patches and other updates for SaaS Endpoint are automatically sent through a phased roll-out from the McAfee Network Operations Center (NOC). This patch is being sent on an expedited schedule and should be delivered to all endpoint systems before January 30, 2012..."

- http://h-online.com/-1418006
20 January 2012
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- http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2140015/mcafee-admits-flaws-saas-total-protection
Jan 19 2012

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MS AV flags Google.com as Malware...

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MS AV flags Google.com as Malware...
- https://krebsonsecurity.com/2012/02/microsoft-av-flags-google-com-as-malware/
Feb0 14, 2012 9:29 pm - "Computers running Microsoft‘s antivirus and security software may be flagging google.com — the world’s most-visited Web site — as malicious, apparently due to a faulty Valentine’s Day security update shipped by Microsoft. Microsoft's antivirus software flagged google.com as bad. Not long after Microsoft released software security updates on Tuesday, the company’s Technet support forums lit up with complaints about Internet Explorer sounding the malware alarm when users visited google.com. The alerts appear to be the result of a “false positive” detection shipped to users of Microsoft’s antivirus and security products, most notably its Forefront technology and free “Security Essentials” antivirus software..."
>> http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...lacolebw/c67c86e9-7f4e-43e8-beb5-eeafdfdab469
"... def. version 1.119.1988.0... Google is no longer detected as a virus. .."
Latest MSE definition updates
- https://www.microsoft.com/Security/portal/Definitions/HowToMSE.aspx
Latest antivirus definition version: 1.119.1998.0
Released: Feb 15, 2012 05:30 AM UTC

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ASLR to be mandatory - Firefox extensions

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ASLR to be mandatory - Firefox extensions
- http://h-online.com/-1443131
27 Feb 2012 - "A patch that was recently introduced to the Firefox repository is designed to make the browser more secure by forcing certain binary extensions to use ASLR (Address Space Layout Randomisation) under Windows. The Mozilla developers say that the change, which will prevent XPCOM (Cross Platform Component Object Module) component DLLs without ASLR from loading, should be included in Firefox 13 "if no unexpected problems arise". This could, for example, affect products from anti-virus firms Symantec and McAfee. As recently as last year, these products were noted installing DLLs (Dynamic Link Libraries) that were compiled without ASLR in the browser, enabling malware to predict with relative ease the memory addresses that are used for heap and stack areas by the DLLs. ASLR is designed to randomise all memory addresses, so that the program components in question will be placed in different locations each time they start..."

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McAfee DAT trouble

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McAfee DAT trouble ...
- https://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=13003
Last Updated: 2012-04-16 21:11:18 UTC - "... McAfee has confirmed that incremental DAT 6682 may trigger message scan failures and a system crash in GroupShield Exchange (MSME), GroupShield Domino, and McAfee Email Gateway 7 (MEG). McAfee recommends that customers do NOT upload DAT 6682.
More information will be available on the McAfee KnowledgeBase* ..."

Issue with DAT 6682 and McAfee email products
* https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=KB70380
Last Modified: April 24, 2012

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EMC DDoS vuln ...

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EMC DDoS vuln ...
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1026956
Date: Apr 20 2012
CVE Reference:
- http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2012-0406 - 7.8 (HIGH)
- http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2012-0407 - 5.0
Impact: Denial of service via network
Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes
Version(s): Server and Collector 5.5, 5.5 SP1, 5.6, 5.6 SP1, 5.7, 5.7 SP1, 5.8, 5.8 SP1
Description: Two vulnerabilities were reported in EMC Data Protection Advisor. A remote user can cause denial of service conditions...
Impact: A remote user can consume excessive CPU resources or cause a process crash on the target system.
Solution: The vendor has issued a fix (Security Hotfix DPA-14718)...
- http://www.emc.com/contact-us/contact/product-security-response-center.htm
1-866-438-3622

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Symantec False Positive - .xls files

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Symantec False Positive for signature Bloodhound.Exploit.459
- https://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=13162
Last Updated: 2012-05-08 17:30:11 UTC - "... false-positive alerts on .xls files..."

> http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH188271
Updated: 2012-05-10 - "... Rapid Release definitions are now available which resolve this behavior... Certified definitions Sequence Number: 134131 Extended Version: 5/8/2012 rev. 18..."

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Avira update blocks Windows apps

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Avira update blocks Windows apps
- http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57434926-83/avira-update-blocked-windows-applications/
May 15, 2012

> https://www.avira.com/en/proactiv-application-blocking
"Issue details: On May 14 and 15, 2012, following the release of Service Pack 0 (SP0) for Avira Version 2012, the ProActiv feature blocked legitimate Windows applications on customers’ PCs.
Affected products: Avira Pro Security, Avira Internet Security 2012, Avira Antivirus Premium 2012
We deeply regret any difficulties this has caused you. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
If you still encounter the issue: In the unlikely event that applications continue to be blocked by ProActiv, please update your software as follows:
Open the Avira Control Center.
Click on Update › Start product update.
No further steps are required.

To Disable ProActiv in the future:
Open the Avira Control Center.
Press the "F8" button to open the Avira Configuration window.
Enable the Expert Mode in the upper left corner.
Open the following options in the PC Protection menu: "Realtime Protection › ProActiv".
Disable the ProActiv component.
Close the Avira Configuration window by clicking the OK button.
Restart your computer.
For step-by-step instructions, please see our knowledge base article*."

* https://www.avira.com/en/support-for-home-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/1257

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Symantec Endpoint Protection ...

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Symantec Endpoint Protection...
- https://secunia.com/advisories/49248/
Release Date: 2012-05-23
Criticality level: Moderately critical
Impact: Manipulation of data, System access
Where: From local network
CVE Reference(s):
- http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2012-0289 - 7.2 (HIGH)
- http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2012-0294 - 5.8
- http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2012-0295 - 9.3 (HIGH)
... vulnerability is reported in versions 12.1 prior to 12.1 RU1-MP1.
Solution: Update to version 12.1 RU1-MP1...
Original Advisory: SYM12-008:
http://www.symantec.com/security_re...=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120522_01

- https://secunia.com/advisories/49221/
Release Date: 2012-05-23
CVE Reference(s):
- http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2012-1821 - 5.0
... vulnerability only affects applications running with Network Threat Protection module on Windows Server 2003 SP2 and prior... see the vendor's advisory for a list of affected versions.
Solution: Update to version 11.0 RU7 MP2.
Original Advisory: SYM12-007:
http://www.symantec.com/security_re...=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120522_00

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Symantec message filter - multiple vulns

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Symantec message filter - multiple vulns
- https://secunia.com/advisories/49727/
Release Date: 2012-06-27
Impact: Hijacking, Cross Site Scripting, Exposure of sensitive information
Where: From remote...
CVE Reference(s): CVE-2012-0300, CVE-2012-0301, CVE-2012-0302, CVE-2012-0303
Original Advisory:
- http://www.symantec.com/security_re...=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120626_00

Symantec Message Filter version 6.3.0 Patch 231
* http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH191487
Updated: 2012-06-27

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Symantec/XP users BSOD ...

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Symantec/XP users BSOD ...
- http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH192811
Updated: 2012-07-16 - "Problem: On July 11th, 2012 at approximately 22:30 PST, Symantec started receiving reports of customers experiencing blue screens after applying Proactive Threat Protection definition version July 11, 2012 rev 11. Machines may continue to blue screen after they reboot. This problem appears to occur only on Windows XP machines running SEP 12.1.
Error: Blue screen (BSOD) with code 0x000000CB after installing July 11, 2012 rev. 11 definitions.
Environment: SEP 12.1 Systems on Windows XP 32 bit and 64 bit
Cause: Symantec has reproduced the problem and is now trying to identify the root cause. We have posted updated signatures which resolve the issue to the public LiveUpdate production servers.
Solution: Symantec has posted updated signatures which resolve the issue to the public LiveUpdate production servers. To work around the issue please follow these steps on the impacted machines. For Enterprise customers, make sure you have updated to the latest virus definitions on the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager(SEPM)..."
(More detail at the Symantec URL above.)

Hat tip to Heise:
- http://h-online.com/-1641046
13 July 2012

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McAfee Security for MS SharePoint / MS Exchange Outside-In vulns

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McAfee Security for MS SharePoint / MS Exchange Outside-In vulns
- https://secunia.com/advisories/50275/
Release Date: 2012-08-20
Criticality level: Highly critical
Impact: System access
Where: From remote ...
CVE Reference(s): CVE-2012-1766, CVE-2012-1767, CVE-2012-1768, CVE-2012-1769, CVE-2012-1770, CVE-2012-1771, CVE-2012-1772, CVE-2012-1773, CVE-2012-3106, CVE-2012-3107, CVE-2012-3108, CVE-2012-3109, CVE-2012-3110
... vulnerabilities are caused due to the software bundling a vulnerable Outside In library.
For more information see vulnerabilities #1 through #13 in: https://secunia.com/SA49936/
Solution: Apply Patch 1 and Hotfix HF788523.
Original Advisory: McAfee:
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=KB75998 ...

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McAfee DAT versions 6807 or 6808 ...

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DAT 6807/6808 causing issues...
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=KB76004
Last Modified: August 23, 2012
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=KB76048
Last Modified: August 24, 2012

McAfee DAT versions 6807 or 6808 ...
- http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/08/23/mcafee_net_cutoff_bug/
23rd August 2012 16:29 GMT

> http://service.mcafee.com/faq/TS101446.htm

> https://btbusiness.custhelp.com/app/service_status_consumer/ss_cat/2468,2470
"... some of our customers have lost access to the internet after recent updates by McAfee. If you right-click on your McAfee icon and then select About, you will be able to see the "DAT version". If this is 6807 or 6808, you are likely to be affected. This issue has only affected certain Operating Systems but can be fixed by re-installing your security software.
Affected Operating Systems:
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7 ...
>> http://www.mcaf.ee/s3b79
Document ID: TS101446

? reinstall... see TS100342.
> http://service.mcafee.com/faq/TS100342.htm

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Sophos - False positives ...

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Sophos - False positives ...
- http://www.sophos.com/en-us/support/knowledgebase/118311.aspx
Updated: 25 Sep 2012
"Issue: Numerous binaries are falsely detected as ssh/updater-B.
Cause: An identity released by SophosLabs for use with our Live Protection system is causing False Positives against many binaries that have updating functionality.
What To Do: Customer should ensure that endpoints are update to date with the latest IDE files. This issue is resolved with javab-jd.ide which was released at Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:48:35 +0000... (more info at the URL above.)
If you need more information or guidance, then please contact technical support*."
* http://www.sophos.com/en-us/support/contact-support.aspx

- http://www.sophos.com/en-us/support/knowledgebase/118322.aspx
Updated: 25 Sep 2012

- http://www.sophos.com/en-us/support/knowledgebase/118323.aspx
Updated: 25 Sep 2012

- http://www.sophos.com/en-us/support/knowledgebase/118315.aspx
Updated: 25 Sep 2012
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- http://h-online.com/-1713840
20 Sep 2012

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Symantec Enterprise Outside In Filters vulns - update available

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Symantec Enterprise Outside In Filters vulns - update available
- https://secunia.com/advisories/50824/
Release Date: 2012-10-01
Criticality level: Highly critical
Impact: DoS, System access
Where: From remote...
Software: Symantec Enterprise Vault 10.x
CVE Reference(s): CVE-2012-1744, CVE-2012-1766, CVE-2012-1767, CVE-2012-1768, CVE-2012-1769, CVE-2012-1770, CVE-2012-1771, CVE-2012-1772, CVE-2012-1773, CVE-2012-3106, CVE-2012-3107, CVE-2012-3108, CVE-2012-3109, CVE-2012-3110
... more information: https://secunia.com/SA49936/
... vulnerabilities are reported in versions prior to 10.0.2.
Solution: Update to version 10.0.2.
Original Advisory: Symantec (SYM12-015):
http://www.symantec.com/security_re...=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120928_00
... Reference:
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/118913
Last revised: 29 Sep 2012

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Trend Micro Control Manager SQL injection vuln - updates available

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Trend Micro Control Manager SQL injection vuln - updates available
- http://h-online.com/-1721385
01 Oct 2012 - "... Trend Micro's platform for centralised security management is vulnerable to SQL injection attacks. According to US-CERT*, versions 5.5 and 6.0 of the Trend Micro Control Manager are vulnerable. The company has provided patches** for both affected versions. The vulnerability in question concerns a blind SQL injection attack which means the web frontend does not divulge any information from the database. According to a report by security consulting firm Spentera which includes a proof-of-concept, the vulnerable system can be made to leak information like password hashes by analysing the timing of SQL queries."
* http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/950795
Last revised: 27 Sep 2012

** http://esupport.trendmicro.com/solution/en-us/1061043.aspx
"... Critical patches for this vulnerability are now available..."

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1027584
CVE Reference: http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2012-2998 - 7.5 (HIGH)
Sep 28 2012
Impact: Disclosure of system information, Disclosure of user information, User access via network...
... vendor's advisory is available at:
- http://esupport.trendmicro.com/solution/en-us/1061043.aspx

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Sophos - critical security vulnerabilities

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Sophos - critical security vulnerabilities
- http://h-online.com/-1744777
6 Nov 2012 - "... critical security vulnerabilities in Sophos anti-virus software. This includes the publication of a proof of concept (PoC) for a root exploit for Sophos 8.0.6 for Mac OS X, which utilises a stack buffer overflow when searching through PDF files. The vulnerability is also likely to affect Linux and Windows versions. Ormandy has published a full analysis on the SecLists.org security mailing list newsletter. A module for the Metasploit penetration testing software is now also available... the anti-virus company is not aware of any of the vulnerabilities having been exploited in the wild..."
* http://www.sophos.com/en-us/support/knowledgebase/118424.aspx
Updated: 07 Nov 2012 - "... roll-out of fixes to Sophos customers will begin on November 28th 2012..."
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- https://secunia.com/advisories/51156/
Release Date: 2012-11-07
Criticality level: Highly critical
Impact: Cross Site Scripting, Privilege escalation, System access
Where: From remote...
Original Advisory: Sophos:
http://www.sophos.com/en-us/support/knowledgebase/118424.aspx

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Sophos v9.004 released

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Sophos v9.004 released
- https://secunia.com/advisories/51339/
Release Date: 2012-11-19
Criticality level: Highly critical
Impact: Cross Site Scripting, System access
Where: From remote
Operating System: Sophos UTM 9.x
CVE Reference: https://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2012-5671 - 6.8
Solution: Update to version 9.004.
Original Advisory: http://www.astaro.com/blog/up2date/UTM9004
Support for UTM100 licenses
Fix: issues with Endpoint Protection on HA/Cluster systems
Fix: WebAdmin login problems when using French as language
System will be rebooted
Configuration will be upgraded...

- http://securitytracker.com/id/1027788
Nov 20 2012
Impact: Disclosure of authentication information, Disclosure of user information, Execution of arbitrary code via network, Modification of user information
Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes
Version(s): prior to 9.004 ...
Impact: A remote user can access the target user's cookies (including authentication cookies), if any, associated with the Sophos UTM web interface, access data recently submitted by the target user via web form to the site, or take actions on the site acting as the target user.
Solution: The vendor has issued a fix (9.004)...
> https://www.astaro.com/blog/up2date/UTM9004

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SYM12-019 - Symantec Endpoint - multiple issues...

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SYM12-019 - Symantec Endpoint - multiple issues
- https://secunia.com/advisories/51527/
Release Date: 2012-12-11
Criticality level: Moderately critical
Impact: System access
Where: From local network
... vulnerabilities are reported in the following versions:
* Symantec Endpoint Protection version 11.0
* Symantec Endpoint Protection version 12.0
* Symantec Endpoint Protection version 12.1
Solution: Update to a fixed version.
CVE Reference(s): CVE-2012-4348, CVE-2012-4349
Original Advisory: Symantec (SYM12-019):
http://www.symantec.com/security_re...pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20121210_00
"... SEP 12.0 Small Business Edition... Updates are available through customers’ normal support/download locations..."

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