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[RHSA-2008:0569-01] Critical: firefox security update

Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: Â Â Â Â Â Critical: firefox security update Advisory ID: Â Â Â RHSA-2008:0569-01 Product: Â Â Â Â Â Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advisory URL: Â Â Â https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0569.html Issue date: Â Â Â Â 2008-07-02 CVE Names: Â Â Â Â CVE-2008-2798 CVE-2008-2799 CVE-2008-2800 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CVE-2008-2801 CVE-2008-2802 CVE-2008-2803 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CVE-2008-2805 CVE-2008-2807 CVE-2008-2808 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CVE-2008-2809 CVE-2008-2810 CVE-2008-2811 ===================================================================== 1. Summary: Updated firefox packages that fix several security issues are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.

[RHSA-2008:0267-01] Critical: java-1.6.0-ibm security update

Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: Critical: java-1.6.0-ibm security update Advisory ID: RHSA-2008:0267-01 Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Extras Advisory URL: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0267.html Issue date: 2008-05-19 CVE Names: CVE-2008-1187 CVE-2008-1188 CVE-2008-1189 CVE-2008-1190 CVE-2008-1191 CVE-2008-1192 CVE-2008-1193 CVE-2008-1194 CVE-2008-1195 CVE-2008-1196 ===================================================================== 1. Summary: Updated java-1.6.0-ibm packages that fix several security issues are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Supplementary. This update has been rated as having critical security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.

SUSE Security Summary Report SUSE-SR:2008:012

______________________________________________________________________________ SUSE Security Summary Report Announcement ID: SUSE-SR:2008:012 Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:00:00 +0000 Cross-References: CVE-2008-0073, CVE-2008-1419, CVE-2008-1420 CVE-2008-1423, CVE-2008-1637, CVE-2008-1686 CVE-2008-1878, CVE-2008-2097, CVE-2008-2142 CVE-2008-2388, CVE-2008-2389 Content of this advisory: 1) Solved Security Vulnerabilities: - xine NSF buffer overflow - xemacs and emacs fast-lock file problems - opensuse-updater tmp problems and off-by-one problems - libvorbis security problems - xine sdpplin_parse overflow - vorbis-tools speex code execution problem - pdns-recursor spoofing problems - openwsman post-auth remote code execution 2) Pending Vulnerabilities, Solutions, and Work-Arounds: - kernel update 3) Authenticity Verification and Additional Info

Oracle Database Bugs Let Remote Users Access and Modify Data and Cause Denial of Service Conditions and Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges

CVE Reference: CVE-2008-2587 , CVE-2008-2590 , CVE-2008-2591 , CVE-2008-2592 , CVE-2008-2600 , CVE-2008-2602 , CVE-2008-2603 , CVE-2008-2604 , CVE-2008-2605 , CVE-2008-2607 , CVE-2008-2608 , CVE-2008-2611 , CVE-2008-2613

Mozilla Firefox 2.0 Has Multiple Bugs That Permit Remote Code Execution, Certificate Spoofing, Cross-Site Scripting, and Other Impacts

CVE Reference: CVE-2008-2798 , CVE-2008-2799 , CVE-2008-2800 , CVE-2008-2801 , CVE-2008-2802 , CVE-2008-2803 , CVE-2008-2805 , CVE-2008-2806 , CVE-2008-2807 , CVE-2008-2808 , CVE-2008-2809 , CVE-2008-2810 , CVE-2008-2811

Linux kernel (SUSE-SA:2008:030)

______________________________________________________________________________ SUSE Security Announcement Package: kernel Announcement ID: SUSE-SA:2008:030 Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:00:00 +0000 Affected Products: openSUSE 10.2 openSUSE 10.3 Vulnerability Type: remote denial of service Severity (1-10): 9 SUSE Default Package: yes Cross-References: CVE-2007-5500, CVE-2007-5904, CVE-2007-6206 CVE-2007-6282, CVE-2007-6712, CVE-2008-0600 CVE-2008-1367, CVE-2008-1375, CVE-2008-1615 CVE-2008-1669, CVE-2008-2136, CVE-2008-2148 CVE-2008-2358 Content of This Advisory: 1) Security Vulnerability Resolved: Linux kernel security update Problem Description 2) Solution or Work-Around 3) Special Instructions and Notes 4) Package Location and Checksums 5) Pending Vulnerabilities, Solutions, and Work-Arounds: See SUSE Security Summary Report.

Nanotech 2008 & Clean Technology 2008 Advance Registration Ends May 23

The Nano Science and Technology Institute (NSTI) today announced the deadline for Advance Registration is May 23rd for the co-located Nanotech 2008, TechConnect Summit and Clean Technology 2008 events. Nanotech 2008, TechConnect Summit and Clean Technology 2008 events take place in Boston, Massachusetts' Hynes Convention Center on June 1 - 5, 2008. These are the premier industry events on nanotechnology, clean technology and corporate licensing and partnering in the world.

[RHSA-2008:0538-01] Important: openoffice.org security update

Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: Â Â Â Â Â Important: openoffice.org security update Advisory ID: Â Â Â RHSA-2008:0538-01 Product: Â Â Â Â Â Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advisory URL: Â Â Â https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0538.html Issue date: Â Â Â Â 2008-06-12 CVE Names: Â Â Â Â CVE-2008-2152 CVE-2008-2366 ===================================================================== 1. Summary: Updated openoffice.org packages to correct two security issues are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 4. This update has been rated as having important security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team. 2. Relevant releases/architectures: Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3 - i386, x86_64 Red Hat Desktop version 3 - i386, x86_64 Red Hat En

World Cyber Games USA 2008 National Final Video Game Tournament To Be Held at the E For All Expo in Los Angeles

NEW YORK & FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 2008--The road to elite video gaming’s TEAM USA 2008 is now confirmed: The World Cyber Games (WCG) USA 2008 National Final will be held in at this year’s E for All Expo in Los Angeles, October 3 – 5, International Cyber Marketing (ICM) and IDG World Expo announced today. The WCG USA 2008 National Final at the E for All Expo will feature 200 of America’s very best players, all competing for the rare chance to make TEAM USA and represent the United States at the WCG 2008 Grand Final, to be held in Cologne, Germany, this November 5 th – 9 th. The WCG’s Grand Final is the culmination of the world’s largest video game tournament.

Making the Switch To Windows "Workstation" 2008

snydeq writes "Disenchanted with Vista? Why not convert Windows Server 2008 into the lean, efficient, reliable 'power user' OS that Windows should be? InfoWorld's Randall Kennedy, who has been using a converted 'Workstation' 2008 as his primary OS since hitting a wall using Vista as a Visual Studio development platform four months ago, says the guerrilla OS has turned his Dell notebook into a well-oiled machine that never gets sluggish and rarely needs to reboot. Those interested in making the switch should check out win2008workstation.com, a clearinghouse for 'Workstation' 2008 tips and techniques. Kennedy also offers a link to a Windows 2008 Workstation Converter utility for those looking to quickly convert a fresh Server 2008 install without hacking the registry or manually installing/enabling lots of services and features.

Euro 2008

And the UEFA Euro 2008 trophy goes to… Portugal! EA Sports today declared the winner of UEFA Euro 2008. Using the simulation engine in the UEFA Euro 2008 videogame, EA Sports was able to test all 16 teams in the competition and determine that Portugal would come out on top. UEFA Euro 2008, the officially licensed videogame of the tournament, also predicted the following placements:

Search Engine Strategies Toronto 2008 Exhibitor Profiles

Search Engine Strategies Toronto 2008 takes place June 17, 2008 - June 18, 2008 in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Listed below are the Search Engine Strategies Toronto 2008 exhibitor profiles.

[ MDVSA-2008:110 ] - Updated Firefox packages fix vulnerabilities

_______________________________________________________________________  Mandriva Linux Security Advisory             MDVSA-2008:110  http://www.mandriva.com/security/  _______________________________________________________________________  Package : mozilla-firefox  Date   : June 5, 2008  Affected: 2008.0, 2008.1, Corporate 3.0, Corporate 4.0  _______________________________________________________________________  Problem Description:  Security vulnerabilities have been discovered and corrected in the  latest Mozilla Firefox program, version 2.0.0.14.  This update provides the latest Firefox to correct these issues.  _______________________________________________________________________  References:  http://cve.

[ MDVSA-2008:106 ] - Updated gnutls packages fix denial of service vulnerabilities

_______________________________________________________________________ Mandriva Linux Security Advisory MDVSA-2008:106 http://www.mandriva.com/security/ _______________________________________________________________________ Package : gnutls Date : May 23, 2008 Affected: 2007.1, 2008.0, 2008.1, Corporate 4.0 _______________________________________________________________________ Problem Description: Flaws discovered in versions prior to 2.2.4 (stable) and 2.3.10 (development) of GnuTLS allow an attacker to cause denial of service (application crash), and maybe (so far undetermined) execute arbitrary code. The updated packages have been patched to fix these flaws. Note that any applications using this library must be restarted for the update to take effect.

[ MDVSA-2008:114 ] - Updated util-linux-ng packages fix log injection issu

_______________________________________________________________________ Mandriva Linux Security Advisory MDVSA-2008:114 http://www.mandriva.com/security/ _______________________________________________________________________ Package : util-linux-ng Date : June 13, 2008 Affected: 2008.0, 2008.1 _______________________________________________________________________ Problem Description: Argument injection vulnerability in login (login-utils/login.c) in util-linux-ng 2.14 and earlier makes it easier for remote attackers to hide activities by modifying portions of log events. The updated packages have been patched to fix the issue. _______________________________________________________________________ References: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.

MontaVista Vision 2008 Embedded Linux Developers Conference to Present Educational Sessions and New Technology from Top Companies

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2008--MontaVista® Software, Inc., the leader in embedded Linux® commercialization, today announced the Vision 2008 Embedded Linux Developers Conference, to be held at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, California, October 1-3, 2008. Hosted by MontaVista, with platinum sponsors, including Freescale Semiconductor, the Vision 2008 event will provide hundreds of embedded Linux developers with real-world tips, techniques, and tools to get the most out of open source software for their design projects. Early registration discounts are now available at www.mvista.com/vision.

Search Engine Strategies Toronto 2008 Exhibitor Profiles

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Search Engine Strategies Toronto 2008 takes place June 17, 2008 - June 18, 2008 in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Listed below are the Search Engine Strategies Toronto 2008 exhibitor profiles.

[RHSA-2008:0537-01] Important: openoffice.org security update

Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: Â Â Â Â Â Important: openoffice.org security update Advisory ID: Â Â Â RHSA-2008:0537-01 Product: Â Â Â Â Â Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advisory URL: Â Â Â https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0537.html Issue date: Â Â Â Â 2008-06-12 CVE Names: Â Â Â Â CVE-2008-2152 ===================================================================== 1. Summary: Updated openoffice.org packages to correct a security issue are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. This update has been rated as having important security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team. 2. Relevant releases/architectures: Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 - i386, ppc, x86_64 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop versi

Altair Nanotechnologies Announces Voting Results of 2008 Annual Meeting

Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTI) announces the voting results of its 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held May 29, 2008 in Reno, Nev. The company's shareholders of record as of March 31, 2008 approved two proposals as listed in the Altair Nanotechnologies Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2008:

Altair Nanotechnologies Announces Voting Results of 2008 Annual Meeting

RENO, Nev. (Business Wire) -- Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTI) announces the voting results of its 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held May 29, 2008 in Reno, Nev. The company's shareholders of record as of March 31, 2008 approved two proposals as listed in the Altair Nanotechnologies Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2008:


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