vulnerabilities in white papers
Vulnerabilities in MS Internet Explorer
White Paper Two new vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0 pose a serious security risk that can allow an attacker to execute programs of his/her choice on vulnerable systems. Execute Programs" means that the attacker can do... [03 Jul 2008]
Vulnerabilities and Security Limitations of Current IP Telephony Systems
White Paper Since manufacturers start deploying new end systems and infrastructure components rather fast now - a critical inspection of their security features and vulnerabilities is mandatory. The critical presentation of the theoretical background of... [24 Feb 2004]
Vulnerabilities in Operating-System Patch Distribution
White Paper This paper describes vulnerabilities in the processes used by operating-system vendors to distribute security patches. It is currently common practice among vendors to distribute all security patches for free over the Internet, and to allow these... [03 Jul 2008]
Cisco Security Advisory: Vulnerabilities in Cisco IOS Secure Shell Server
White Paper Certain release trains of Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS), when configured to use the IOS Secure Shell (SSH) server in combination with Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus (TACACS+) as a means to perform remote... [02 Nov 2005]
Methods for the Prevention, Detection and Removal of Software Security Vulnerabilities
White Paper Consequently, software researchers and practitioners have identified ways that malicious users can exploit software and how developers can fix the vulnerabilities. Although great advances have been made in this area, the core problem of how the... [14 Jun 2006]
XML Threats and Web Services Vulnerabilities: Understanding Risk and Protection
White Paper Discusses XML and Web services-specific threats and vulnerabilities. Outlines the functions of a complete prevention, protection, and screening solution. [03 Jul 2008]
MSN Overcomes Security Vulnerabilities and Improves Performance While Reducing Costs
White Paper Working with the Reading-based Dedicated Supportability Services group, MSN EMEA has significantly reduced potential security vulnerabilities, improved the customer experience, and achieved substantial operational efficiencies. [14 Jan 2008]
The Twenty Most Critical Internet Security Vulnerabilities (Updated) - The Experts Consensus
White Paper Few years ago, the SANS Institute and the National Infrastructure Protection Center (NIPC) at the FBI released a document summarizing the Ten Most Critical Internet Security Vulnerabilities. Thousands of organizations used that list, and the... [13 Dec 2006]
TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft Online Services Defends Against Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities (Level 300)
White Paper Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities are a serious threat to providing Microsoft Online Services customers with a trustworthy computing experience. This webcast explains how inconsistently or poorly integrated validated output can cause XSS... [26 Jun 2008]
TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft Online Services Defends Against Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities (Level 200)
White Paper Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities are a serious threat to providing Microsoft Online Services customers with a trustworthy computing experience. This webcast explains how inconsistently or poorly integrated validated output can cause XSS... [11 Apr 2008]
Directory and URL Prediction Vulnerabilities
White Paper These vulnerabilities often go undetected. These types of vulnerabilities bypass sponsors, banners, membership sign-in areas, and most adult verification systems. For lack of better wording I have titled these types of vulnerabilities "Directory... [03 Jul 2008]
Cisco Applied Intelligence Response: Identifying and Mitigating Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco Clean Access
White Paper This paper contains information to assist Cisco customers in mitigating attempts to exploit the vulnerabilities in Cisco Clean Access described above. Certain versions of Cisco Clean Access are affected by two vulnerabilities that may allow a... [21 Feb 2007]
Recommended Action for Mitigation of SNMP Protocol Vulnerabilities
White Paper The vulnerabilities can be found in more than 100 manufacturers’ systems and vary from product to product. If not properly mitigated, these vulnerabilities could cause denial-of-service interruptions, equipment failure and possibly provide an... [03 Jul 2008]
Blended Attacks Exploits, Vulnerabilities, and Buffer-Overflow Techniques in Computer Viruses
White Paper Exploits, vulnerabilities, and buffer-overflow techniques have been used by malicious hackers and virus writers for a long time. However, until recently, these techniques were not common place in computer viruses. [24 Feb 2004]
Assessment and Remediation of Vulnerabilities in the SCADA and Process Control Systems of Utilities
White Paper This paper reviews the proven methodology and comprehensive approach that the Vulnerability and Threat Analysis teams of Internet Security Systems recommend for fully assessing the vulnerabilities of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA... [06 Dec 2005]
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