Important Security Updates
Apple: Apple has released updates for Safari, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and more. Updates are available through the device or from Apple’s website.
Foxit Reader: Foxit has released Foxit Reader 10.1.4.37651 of its popular PDF-reader. Updates are available from within the program or from Foxit’s website.
KeePass: KeePass has released version 2.48 of its open source password manager. Updates are available from the KeePass website.
Microsoft Edge: Microsoft has released version 90.0.818.56 of Edge. Updates are available within the browser under About Microsoft Edge on the Menu button in the top-right corner of the screen.
Mozilla Firefox: Mozilla has released Version 88.0.1. Updates are available within the browser or from Mozilla’s website.
Current Software Versions
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 2021.001.20150
Dropbox 121.4.4267 [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 88.0.1 [Windows]
Google Chrome Version 90.0.4430.93 (Official Build)
Explorer 11.0.220
Java SE 8 Update 281 [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 90.0.818.56
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 14.1 [Mac OS X Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan]
Skype 8.71.0.49
For Your IT Department
Cisco Multiple Products: Cisco has released updates for HyperFlex HX, SD-WAN vManage, Small Business 100, 300, and 500 Series Wireless Access Points, Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software, Unified Communications Manager IM, AnyConnect, Web Security Appliance, and more. Apply updates. Additional details are available on Cisco’s website.
TeamViewer: TeamViewer has released updates for its remote desktop application. Apply updates. Additional details are available on TeamViewer’s website.
VMware: VMware has released updates for vRealize Business for Cloud. Apply updates. Additional details are available on VMware’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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