March 7, 2008

Evolution vulnerability - not patched yet

Gnome Evolution 2.x has format string error that can allow remote compromise, please don't open any email from unknown users. Linux vendors will be issuing patches soon, so watch for updates and apply them as soon as possible.

Secunia Advisory

Multiple vulnerabilities in Sun Java

A critical patch has been made available for Sun Java, several which will can be used for a remote compromise. Please update to JDK/JRE 6 Update 5, JDK/JRE 5.0 Update 15, SDK/JRE 1.4.2_17, or SDK/JRE 1.3.1_22 depending on the applications you use this for. SIS is using the code train, 1.3.1_22

FrSIRT Alert