CDSA

Vulnerability and Patch Report, Aug. 6, 2017 (Citadel Information Group)

Important Security Updates

AxCrypt: AxCrypt has released version 2.1.1526.0. Updates are available from AxCrypt’s website.

Dropbox: Dropbox has released version 31.4.24 for its file hosting program. Updates are available at Dropbox’s website. [See Citadel’s warning below]

Evernote: Evernote has released version 6.6.4.5512. Updates are available on Evernote’s website.

Google Chrome: Google has released Google Chrome version 60.0.3112.90. Updates are available from within the browser or from Google Chrome’s website.

Skype: Skype has released Skype 7.39.0.102. Updates are available from the program or Skype’s website.

 

Current Software Versions

Adobe Flash 26.0.0.137

Adobe Reader DC 17.009.20044

Dropbox 30.4.24 [Citadel warns against relying on security of Dropbox or other cloud-based file exchange systems. We recommend files containing sensitive information be independently encrypted with a program like Axcrypt; encryption keys be at least 15 characters long; and the master Dropbox [or other] password be at least 15 characters long and different from other passwords.]

Firefox 54.0.1 [Windows]

Google Chrome 60.0.3112.90

Internet Explorer 11.0.9600.18739

Java SE 8 Update 144 [Citadel recommends removing or disabling Java from your browser. Java is a major source of cyber criminal exploits. It is not needed for most internet browsing. If you have a particular web site that requires Java, Citadel recommends using a two-browser approach to minimize risk. If you normally browse the Web with Firefox, for example, disable the Java plugin in Firefox and use an alternative browser — such as Chrome, IE9, Safari, etc — with Java enabled to browse only the sites that require it.]

Microsoft Edge 40.15063.0.0

QuickTime 7.7.9 [Citadel recommends removing QuickTime. On April 14, 2016 US-CERT advised Microsoft Windows users to remove QuickTime. This followed a report in ars technica that Apple has no plans to update the Windows app despite at least two reliable QuickTime vulnerabilities that threaten Windows users who still have the program installed.]

Safari 10.1.2 [Mac OS X Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan]

Skype 7.39.0.102

For Your IT Department

Cisco Multiple Products: Cisco has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Adaptive Security Appliance, Videoscape Distribution Suite, Identity Services Engine, Unified Communications Manager, Smart Net Total Care Software, Prime Collaboration, Meeting Server H.264, Firepower, Jabber Guest Server, Finesse, and others. Apply updates. Additional details are available at Cisco’s website.