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Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products
Cisco has released several updates to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.
Users and administrators are encouraged to review the following Cisco Security Advisories and apply the necessary updates:
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome
Google has released Chrome version 54.0.2840.87 for Windows and Mac, and version 54.0.2840.90 for Linux. These new versions address a vulnerability that, if exploited, may allow an attacker to create a denial-of-service condition.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Releases page and apply the necessary updates.
ISC Releases Security Updates for BIND
The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has released updates that address a vulnerability in BIND. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition.
Available updates include:
- BIND 9 version 9.9.9-P4
- BIND 9 version 9.10.4-P4
- BIND 9 version 9.11.0-P1
- BIND 9 version 9.9.9-S6
Users and administrators are encouraged to review ISC Knowledge Base Article AA-01434 and apply the necessary updates.
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