Weekend Patch Report, January 17, 2021

Important Security Updates

Apple Multiple Products: Apple has released security updates for iPhones, iPods, watchOS, tvOS, iOS, iPadOS and more. Additional details are available on Apple’s website.

Dropbox: Dropbox has released version 113.4.507 for its file hosting program. Updates are available at Dropbox’s website. [See SecureTheVillage’s warning below]

KeePass: KeePass has released version 2.47 of its open source password manager. Updates are available from the KeePass website.

Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday released updates to address dozens of vulnerabilities, some of which are highly critical within Windows operating systems, Internet Explorer, Edge, Office, Windows, and other Microsoft products. Additional details are available at Microsoft’s website.

PeaZip: PeaZip has released version 7.7.0. Updates are available from PeaZip’s website.

Zoom: Zoom has released update Version 5.4.59931.110 for Zoom Client for Meetings. Updates are available from within the program under “Check for Updates” or Zoom’s website.

Current Software Versions

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 2020.013.20074

Dropbox 113.4.507 [SecureTheVillage warns against relying on security of Dropbox or other cloud-based file exchange systems. We recommend files containing sensitive information be independently encrypted; 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 84.0.2 [Windows]

Google Chrome Version  87.0.4280.141 (Official Build)

Explorer 11.0.220

Java SE 8 Update 271 [SecureTheVillage 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 or application that requires Java, SecureTheVillage recommends using a two-browser approach to minimize risk. Unplug Java from the browser you use for everyday surfing and leave it plugged in to a second browser that you only use for sites that require Java. And if you have a specific use or need for Java, make sure you have the latest version.]

Microsoft Edge 87.0.664.75

QuickTime 7.7.9 [ SecureTheVillage 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 14.0.2 [Mac OS X Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan]

Skype 8.67.0.99

For Your IT Department

Cisco Multiple Products: Cisco has released updates for Small Business RV110W, RV130, RV130W, RV215W Routers, AnyConnect Security Mobility Client for Windows, Connected Mobile, Webex Teams, Webex Meetings, StarOS, and more. Apply updates. Additional details are available on Cisco’s website.

McAfee: McAfee has released updates for McAfee Agent (MA) and more. Apply updates. Additional details are available on McAfee’s website.

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If you are responsible for the security of your computer, our Weekend Patch Report is for you. We strongly urge you to take action to keep your system(s) patched and updated.

If someone else is responsible for the security of your computer, forward our Weekend Patch Report to them and follow up to make sure your computer has been patched and updated.

Vulnerability management is a key element of information security management. Cyber criminals take over user computers by writing computer programs that “exploit” vulnerabilities in operating systems (Windows, Apple OS, etc) and application programs (Adobe Acrobat, Office, Java, etc). When software companies find a vulnerability, they usually issue an update patch to fix the code running in their customer’s computers.

SecureTheVillage publishes our Weekend Patch Report to alert readers to some of the week’s important updates and vulnerabilities. Our focus is on software typically found in the small or home office (SOHO) or that users are likely to have on their home computer. The report is not intended to be a thorough listing of updates.

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