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CFNetwork
An issue existed in CFNetwork's handling of malformed URLs. When accessing a maliciously crafted URL, CFNetwork could send unexpected request headers.
HFS
An integer underflow existed with the handling of HFS catalog files.
Kernel
A logic issue existed in the handling of debug system calls. This may allow a malicious program to gain code execution in other programs with the same user privileges.
libresolv
An integer overflow existed in the handling of DNS resource records, which may lead to heap memory corruption.
Passcode lock
A race condition issue existed in the handling of slide to dial gestures. This may allow a person with physical access to the device to bypass the Passcode Lock screen.
Safari
Safari’s Private Browsing is designed to prevent recording of a browsing session. Pages visited as a result of a site using the JavaScript methods pushState or replaceState were recorded in the browser history even when Private Browsing mode was active. This issue is addressed by not recording such visits when Private Browsing is active.
Siri
An attacker with physical access to a locked phone could get access to frontmost email message.
A design issue existed in Siri’s lock screen restrictions. If Siri was enabled for use on the lock screen, and Mail was open with a message selected behind the lock screen, a voice command could be used to send that message to an arbitrary recipient. This issue is addressed by disabling forwarding of active messages from the lock screen.
VPN
A format string vulnerability existed in the handling of racoon configuration files.
WebKit
A cross-origin issue existed in WebKit, which may allow cookies to be disclosed across origins.
A cross-origin issue existed in WebKit, which may allow content to be dragged and dropped across origins.
Multiple cross-origin issues existed in WebKit.
Multiple memory corruption issues existed in WebKit.
Spotlight
Is it time to professionalize information security?
Posted on 23 May 2013. | The issue of whether or not information security professionals should be licensed to practice has already been the topic of many a passionate debate.
Review: Logging and Log Management
Posted on 22 May 2013. | Every security practitioner should be aware of the overwhelming advantages of logging and perusing logs for discovering system intrusions. But logging and log management comes with its own set of difficulties.
Experts highlight top data breach vulnerabilities
Posted on 22 May 2013. | Hidden vulnerabilities lie in everyday activities that can expose personal information and lead to data breach, including buying gas with a credit card or wearing a pacemaker.
A closer look at Mega cloud storage
Posted on 21 May 2013. | Once a novelty, nowadays many cloud storage services are fighting for their piece of the market in the virtual world. Mega offers 50GB of free space with great pricing on Pro accounts.
The CSO perspective on healthcare security and compliance
Posted on 20 May 2013. | Randall Gamby is the CSO of the Medicaid Information Service Center of New York. In this interview he discusses healthcare security and compliance challenges and offers a variety of tips.
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