Apple issues emergency patch for iOS and macOS (CVE-2019-8605)
Apple released security updates and emergency patch for iOS and macOS (CVE-2019-8605). In all, the company released iOS 12.4.1, macOS Mohave 10.14.6, watchOS 5.3.1 and tvOS 12.4.1.
Chrome browser security update (76.0.3809.132)
Google has released a new security update for Chrome browser 76.0.3809.132 for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Hackers are targeting vulnerable VPNs
Hackers are targeting vulnerable VPN products from Pulse Secure and Fortinet that pose risks to enterprise networks.
Cisco patches four critical vulnerabilities
Cisco has released security updates to patch critical vulnerabilities in Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Supervisor, Unified Computing System (UCS) Director, and UCS Director Express for Big Data.
Backdoor discovered in Webmin, a popular Unix utility
A security researcher discovered a backdoor in the popular web-based utility used to remotely manage Unix-based servers, to include Linux, FreeBSD and OpenBSD systems.
Bluetooth BR/EDR supported devices vulnerable to cyber attacks
Security researchers have identified a security vulnerability related to encryption on Bluetooth BR/EDR connections. As a result, an unauthenticated attacker near the vulnerable device could exploit the issue and escalate privileges or steal information.
Microsoft August 2019 Security Updates
Microsoft issued the August 2019 Security Updates on Tuesday that include 93 unique vulnerability fixes, 29 of those rated critical. In addition, two of the patches address two critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) "wormable" vulnerabilities (CVE-2019-1181 and CVE-2019-1182) in Remote Desktop Services.
Adobe security updates for multiple products
Adobe has released security updates for multiple products to include Adobe Acrobat and Reader, Photoshop CC, Creative Cloud Desktop Application and others.
Cisco fixes vulnerabilities in multiple products
Cisco has released security updates to patch critical and high severity vulnerabilities in multiple Cisco products to include small business switches, IOS XR, Webex and others.
Chrome security updates
Google has released a new security update for Chrome browser 76.0.3809.100 for Windows, Mac and Linux.