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MS15-023 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Kernel-Mode Driver Could Allow Elevation of...
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Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves four privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow security feature bypass if an attacker logs on to the system and runs a specially crafted application designed to increase privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrative rights. Continue reading...
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MS15-018 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3032359) - Version: 1.0
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Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet Explorer. An attacker who successfully exploited these vulnerabilities could gain the same user rights as the current user. Customers whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights. Continue reading...
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MS15-021 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Adobe Font Driver Could Allow Remote Code Execution...
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Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted file or website. An attacker who successfully exploited these vulnerabilities could gain the same user rights as the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited these vulnerabilities could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with …
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MS15-020 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Could Allow Remote Code Execution...
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Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.1 (March 10, 2015): Bulletin revised to better explain the attack vector for the DLL Planting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2015-0096). Summary: This security update resolves two privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if an attacker successfully convinces a user to browse to a specially crafted website, open a specially crafted file, or open a file in a working directory that contains a specially crafted DLL file. Continue reading...
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March 2015 Updates
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Today, as part of Update Tuesday, we released 14 security bulletins to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange, and Internet Explorer. We encourage customers to apply all of these updates. For more information about this month’s security updates, including the detailed view of the Exploitability Index (XI) broken down by each Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), visit the Microsoft Bulletin Summary webpage. If you are not familiar with how we calculate the XI, a full description can be found here. We released one new Security Advisory: Availability of SHA-2 code signing support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 20…
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MS15-024 - Important: Vulnerability in PNG Processing Could Allow Information Disclosure...
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Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure if an attacker runs a specially crafted application on an affected system or convinces a user to visit a website that contains specially crafted PNG images. Continue reading...
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MS15-029 - Important: Vulnerability in Windows Photo Decoder Component Could Allow...
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Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure if a user browses to a website containing a specially crafted JPEG XR (.JXR) image. This vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate their user rights directly, but it could be used to obtain information that could be used to try to further compromise the affected system. Continue reading...
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MS15-028 - Important: Vulnerability in Windows Task Scheduler Could Allow Security Feature...
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Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow Security Feature Bypass if a user runs a specially crafted application that is designed to cause Task Scheduler to improperly validate impersonation-level security. Continue reading...
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MS15-026 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server Could Allow Elevation of...
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Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if a user clicks a specially crafted URL that takes them to a targeted Outlook Web App site. An attacker would have no way to force users to visit a specially crafted website. Instead, an attacker would have to convince them to visit the website, typically by getting them to click a link in an instant messenger or email message that takes them to the attacker's website, and then convince them to click the specially crafted URL. …
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MS15-019 - Critical: Vulnerability in VBScript Scripting Engine Could Allow Remote Code...
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Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in the VBScript scripting engine in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a specially crafted website. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with f…
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MS15-027 - Important: Vulnerability in NETLOGON Could Allow Spoofing (3002657) - Version: 1.0
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Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow spoofing if an attacker who is logged on to a domain-joined system runs a specially crafted application that could establish a connection with other domain-joined systems as the impersonated user or system. The attacker must be logged on to a domain-joined system and be able to observe network traffic. Continue reading...
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MS15-030 - Important: Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Protocol Could Allow Denial of...
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Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow denial of service if an attacker creates multiple Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions that fail to properly free objects in memory. By default, RDP is not enabled on any Windows operating system. Systems that do not have RDP enabled are not at risk. Continue reading...
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MS15-031 - Important: Vulnerability in Schannel Could Allow Security Feature Bypass...
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Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that facilitates exploitation of the publicly disclosed FREAK technique, an industry-wide issue that is not specific to Windows operating systems. The vulnerability could allow a man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attacker to force the downgrading of the key length of an RSA key to EXPORT-grade length in a TLS connection. Any Windows system using Schannel to connect to a remote TLS server with an exploitable cipher suite is affected. Continue reading...
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MS15-022 - Critical: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution...
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Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Microsoft Office file. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Customers whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights. Continue reading...
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MS15-025 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege...
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Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (March 10, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves two privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a specially crafted application. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the security context of the local system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Continue reading...
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Apple reveals a number of upcoming USB-C adapters for its new MacBook
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In the wake of today's "Spring Forward" press event, Apple has updated its accessory store page with listing for a number of different USB-C adapters for its upcoming MacBook. The page shows both a USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter and a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, priced at $79 each.The VGA adapter also has a standard USB port for connecting more devices along with a port for a charging cable to power the new MacBook. The Digital AV adapter has both the USB and charging ports along with an HDMI port for connecting the MacBook to a large television or monitor. Apple has also listed a Apple 29W USB-C Power Adapter for $49 and a two meter USB-C Charge Cable …
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Replacement Apple Watch bands run $49-$449, new chargers start at $29
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Want a different color Sport Band? That'll be $49. Want a 42mm link bracelet? $449. While it looks like you'll only be able to buy an Apple Watch in a specific configuration from the store, don't fret — you'll be able to swap out bands as they've always promised. You will, have to pay for the privilege. How much for that privilege? That all depends on what you want. The rubber Sport Band will run $49 regardless of the size or color you opt for. And you can go all the way up to the 42mm link bracelet with its 140 discrete stainless steel components for $449. Between those you'll find the leather straps and the braided stainless steel Milanese loop. Here's exactl…
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All the Apple Watch apps you'll want to have!
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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The Apple Watch is going to ship with a ton of apps, including the ones already announced, and the many more that are being finished right now. Apple reportedly worked with a hundred or so developers to help make sure some of the best and most popular apps would be ready and polished for the Apple Watch's launch. They run the gamut from news and information services to sport and leisure activities to education and entertainment to social networking and communication to, well, pretty much every category the App Store offers. You'll be able to get them on your Apple Watch by downloading them to your iPhone first. In some cases that'll mean updates to the existing …
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Here's the first commercial for the Apple Watch
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During its Spring Forward event, Apple showed off the first commercial for the Apple Watch, and it's now available to watch online. The minute-long commercial shows off a number of apps running on the watch's face as it switches between a myriad of different design and band combinations. Apple revealed today that pre-orders for the Apple Watch will start on April 10, with the official shipping date set for April 24. Prices for the watch will start at $349 for the Sport version, and run all the way up to $17,000 for the highest-end configuration of the Watch Edition. Of course, that means there's plenty of customization options available, so be sure to take a gande…
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Apple presents the MacBook, reinvented
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There was lots of speculation that Apple would introduce a Retina MacBook Air. Instead, Apple reinvented the MacBook. Leading into today's Spring Forward event, oddsmakers suggested that a Retina MacBook Air was inevitable. Turns out they were wrong. Apple's gone back and reinvented the MacBook. Waiting in vain I remember waiting the day the iPad was released. I waited line at Apple's flagship Boston location, its Boylston Street store, staving off the April chill with a cup of Dunkin' Donuts coffee, dancing in place because I needed to empty my bladder. Yes, I'm one of those people who lines up for these things. What I didn't realize that April day, though …
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Today, as part of Update Tuesday, we released 14 security bulletins to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange, and Internet Explorer. We encourage customers to apply all of these updates. For more information about this month’s security updates, including the detailed view of the Exploitability Index (XI) broken down by each Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), visit the Microsoft Bulletin Summary webpage.
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Here's how much every Apple Watch model is going to cost
by Guest Derek Kessler- 0 replies
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Hold on to your wallets, people, for the Apple Watch could cost you a lot if you really want to get fancy with it. Today Apple formally unveiled pricing for the Apple Watch, with prices starting at a relatively palatable $349 for the Apple Watch Sport. But if you were planning on getting a fancier Apple Watch or Apple Watch Edition, you could be paying quite a bit. The gold Edition model, for example, can run all the way up to $17,000. Apple Watch Apple Watch event Apple Watch buyers guide Apple Watch FAQ Apple Watch news hub Apple Watch discussion WatchKit FAQ WatchKit best practices [/url] Continue reading...
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Apple releases iOS 8.2 with Apple Watch support and several improvements
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Apple has released iOS 8.2 to the public. The second major update to iOS 8 is available to customers over the air right now, and should soon be available to customers through iTunes. iOS 8.2 brings support for the upcoming Apple Watch. This includes the Apple Watch app, which will let you pair your watch to your phone, as well as download apps for it. The initial beta release of iOS 8.2 included the WatchKit SDK, which allows developers to build apps for the Watch. Below is the full list of changes found in iOS 8.2: This release introduces support for Apple Watch, and also includes improvements to the Health app, increased stability and bug fixes. Apple …
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iOS 8.2 launching today with Apple Watch support
by Guest Derek Kessler- 0 replies
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An update to iOS 8.2 for iPhone coming today to bring support for Apple Watch. That support is coming in the form of the Apple Watch app. The app will be how you manage everything that you put onto the watch. Want a new app on your watch? Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. There's a specialized App Store for watch apps there. The Apple Watch app will also be how to configure which friends get priority placement on your wrist, and even which notifications come to your wrist from all of your apps. While we wouldn't mind the ability to manage those from the watch, there's something to be said for the ease of doing it all from your phone instead — it's mu…
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Apple Watch Edition pricing official, starts at $10,000
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Apple has announced pricing for the Apple Watch Edition, the gold and rose gold collection that sits at the top end of the wearable line. During the Spring Forward event, Apple said the Edition will be priced at $10,000 and up. The 18-karat solid gold Apple Watch Edition will be sold in limited quantities. It will also only be sold in select Apple Retail stores. The Apple Watch Edition will be available to pre-order alongside the Apple Watch and Apple Watch Sport beginning April 10. Apple Watch Apple Watch event Apple Watch buyers guide Apple Watch FAQ Apple Watch news hub Apple Watch discussion WatchKit FAQ WatchKit best practices …