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Symantec fixes flaws in AntiVirus, Backup Exec
Symantec fixed flaws attackers could exploit in AntiVirus Corporate Edition and Backup Exec to launch malicious code, gain elevated user privileges or cause a denial of service. Article
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Microsoft July updates for critical Excel, Windows and .NET flaws
Of the six security updates Microsoft released Tuesday, experts expressed the most concern about a critical glitch in the .NET Framework that could leave client machines and Web servers open to attack. Article
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Inside MSRC: Microsoft Server flaw should be given high priority
An Active Directory flaw in Windows 2000 server and Windows Server 2003 should be given high priority, according to Christopher Budd of the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). Column
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ActiveX flaws plague SAP GUI
SAP recently plugged holes in its new SAP GUI to eliminate flaws that could allow an attacker to gain access to a system remotely. Article
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Zero-day auction site opened by Swiss lab
Swiss start-up WabiSabiLabi is offering zero-day findings for qualified buyers. The site could fuel new debate over flaw disclosure. Article
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Microsoft preps six security updates for Windows, Office
Three of the six security updates Microsoft has planned for Tuesday include three critical fixes for Windows, Office and .Net Framework, and one moderate fix for Vista. Article
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PatchLink, SecureWave announce merger
Security firm PatchLink said it plans to acquire SecureWave to strengthen its patch management platform with endpoint security and policy management features. Article
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Endpoint fears drive PatchLink-SecureWave merger
Experts say the PatchLink-SecureWave merger makes sense since IT pros want a better way to protect their endpoint devices. But PatchLink's market supremacy is far from assured. Article
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HP fixes serious laptop utility flaw
In other vulnerability news, Sun warns of a new Solaris flaw, glitches are fixed in Safari and Yahoo Messenger; and Microsoft investigates a possible Office flaw. Article
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Microsoft patches Windows Vista, IE 7
Microsoft fixed 15 flaws in a variety of products Tuesday, including Windows XP, Vista and Internet Explorer 7. Attackers could exploit the most serious flaws for remote code execution. Article
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