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New version of network scanning tool arp-scan released

15th March 2011 A new version of a respected and popular network scanning tool has been released. Read More

Tests show rise in number of vulnerabilities affecting web applications with SQL Injection and XSS most common flaws

1st March 2011 SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) were the most common flaws found in web applications in 2010 according to results from tests carried out by NTA Monitor. Read More

Assess risk to manage effects of budget cuts

9th February 2011 Signs of economic recovery may be appearing in some industries, but for most organisations - particularly in the public sector - budget cuts and cost savings are here to stay for the foreseeable future. Read More

"Basic security threats not changed in 15 years"

1st February 2011 There may have been significant technological advances to the hardware and software organisations use, but according to Roy Hills, who co-founded NTA Monitor in 1996, the basic security threats have not changed in the last 15 years. Read More
Date: 1st August 2008
Risk: High

Microsoft identifies four important issues in July's Patch Tuesday.

Two of the four important flaws identified reside in Microsoft SQL Server and Outlook Web Access (OWA) for Microsoft Exchange Server. If successfully exploited, these vulnerabilities may lead to attackers gaining elevation of privileges.

One important issue has been identified in Windows Explorer, which may allow remote code execution when a specially crafted saved-search file is opened and saved.

The final flaw reported has been identified in Windows Domain Name System (DNS) that may result in a spoofing attack. These vulnerabilities exist in both the DNS client and DNS server.

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