Category: france

  • CERT-FR Advisory: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Ubuntu’s Linux Kernel

    The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued an advisory regarding several vulnerabilities identified in the Linux kernel of Ubuntu. These vulnerabilities, tracked under the reference CERTFR-2023-AVI-0977, were disclosed in various security bulletins released by Ubuntu. Document Management: Risks: The identified vulnerabilities pose the following risks: Affected Systems: The Ubuntu versions impacted by these…

  • CERT-FR Advisory: Vulnerability in ElasticSearch

    Security Alert: Vulnerability Found in ElasticSearch A recent advisory from CERT-FR warns of a critical vulnerability in ElasticSearch, impacting versions 7.x (prior to 7.17.14) and 8.x (prior to 8.10.3). This flaw could be exploited by attackers to trigger a remote denial-of-service incident. Action Required: Users are urged to refer to ElasticSearch’s security bulletin (ESA-2023-24, dated…

  • Economics and Statistics Report (No. 540) – November 16, 2023

    The latest issue of “Economie et Statistique / Economics and Statistics,” published on November 16, 2023, delves into crucial economic analyses. Here are the key highlights from this edition: 1. Intergenerational Income Mobility in France: 2. Other Articles: https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/7715626

  • Multiple Vulnerabilities Discovered in Fortinet Products

    CERT-FR has issued a warning (CERTFR-2023-AVI-0973) regarding numerous vulnerabilities in Fortinet products, exposing systems to remote code execution, denial-of-service attacks, security policy circumvention, data integrity breaches, confidentiality compromise, and privilege escalation. Affected Systems: Summary: These vulnerabilities, identified in Fortinet’s security bulletins (FG-IR-23-385, FG-IR-23-143, FG-IR-23-142, FG-IR-23-265, FG-IR-23-061, FG-IR-23-290, FG-IR-23-135, FG-IR-22-396, FG-IR-23-151, FG-IR-23-177, FG-IR-23-203, FG-IR-23-287, FG-IR-23-306, FG-IR-23-108,…

  • CERT-FR Advisory: Vulnerability in Microsoft PowerShell

    CERT-FR Advisory: Vulnerability in Microsoft PowerShell The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued an advisory regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft PowerShell. The flaw, identified as CVE-2023-36013, poses a risk to data confidentiality. Systems affected include PowerShell 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 without the latest security patches. Summary: A security vulnerability has been uncovered in…

  • French Foreign Trade and Global Demand: Key Figures for Q3-2023 Released

    Paris, France – The latest quarterly data on French foreign trade and global demand reveals notable trends from Q1-2005 to Q3-2023. The figures, presented as an index with the base year set at 100 in 2005, offer insights into exports, imports, global demand addressed to France, and global commerce. Here are the key figures for…

  • Multiple Vulnerabilities in Intel Products

    The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued a warning about multiple vulnerabilities found in Intel products, including processors and firmware. These vulnerabilities could be exploited for denial of service, data breaches, and privilege escalation. Users are advised to check Intel’s security bulletin for patches and promptly update their systems to ensure security. https://www.cert.ssi.gouv.fr/avis/CERTFR-2023-AVI-0953/

  • Multiple Vulnerabilities in Ubuntu’s Linux Kernel

    The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued an advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities discovered in Ubuntu’s Linux kernel. These vulnerabilities could be exploited by attackers to compromise data confidentiality, cause denial of service, or execute arbitrary code remotely. Affected Systems: Risks: Solution: Users are advised to apply the necessary patches as outlined in the…

  • Vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Patched

    Microsoft Azure has recently patched a significant security vulnerability that posed a risk of remote code execution. The flaw, affecting Azure Pipelines Agent, has been successfully remedied in the latest update. Users are urged to apply the necessary patches promptly to ensure the security of their systems. For detailed information on the vulnerability and corrective…

  • Critical Vulnerability in SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager

    The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued an alert regarding a severe security vulnerability discovered in SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager. This flaw, identified as CVE-2023-40054, poses a significant risk of remote arbitrary code execution. The affected versions are those preceding SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager 2023.4.1. The vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to…

  • PostgreSQL Faces Critical Vulnerabilities: Urgent Security Update Required

    In a recent advisory, CERT-FR highlighted multiple vulnerabilities in PostgreSQL, a popular open-source database management system. The flaws, affecting versions prior to 16.1, expose systems to risks such as data breaches, data integrity compromise, remote denial of service, and remote arbitrary code execution. To mitigate these threats, PostgreSQL users are strongly advised to refer to…

  • CERT-FR Alert: Vulnerability in Google Chrome

    The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued an advisory (CERTFR-2023-AVI-0921) regarding a vulnerability identified in Google Chrome, a popular web browser. Risk: The risk associated with this vulnerability is unspecified by the publisher. Affected Systems: Google Chrome versions earlier than 119.0.6045.123 on Mac and Linux Google Chrome versions earlier than 119.0.6045.123/.124 on Windows…

  • CERT-FR Advisory: Vulnerability in OpenSSL

    The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has released an advisory (CERTFR-2023-AVI-0920) highlighting a vulnerability in OpenSSL, a widely-used cryptographic library. Risk: The vulnerability, classified as a “Remote Denial of Service,” affects OpenSSL versions 3.1, 3.0, 1.1.1, and 1.0.2. Summary: This flaw allows attackers to initiate a remote denial of service, posing potential risks to…

  • CERT-FR Advisory: Multiple Vulnerabilities in SolarWinds Products

    The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued a warning regarding several vulnerabilities identified in SolarWinds products. These vulnerabilities expose systems to potential breaches of data confidentiality and remote arbitrary code execution. The impacted systems include SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (versions before 2023.4) and SolarWinds Platform (versions before 2023.4). Users are advised to consult…

  • Microsoft Edge Vulnerabilities Addressed in Latest Security Update

    Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge have been successfully addressed, according to a security advisory from CERT-FR. These vulnerabilities, reported by Microsoft in their November 2, 2023 bulletin, could potentially lead to arbitrary remote code execution and identity impersonation. The affected versions include Microsoft Edge versions earlier than 119.0.2151.44, Microsoft Edge Extended Stable versions earlier than…

  • CERT-FR Advisory: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Moxa PT-G503

    Moxa PT-G503, a widely-used SCADA system, has been found to have multiple vulnerabilities, according to a recent advisory by CERT-FR. These vulnerabilities pose risks such as bypassing security policies, compromising data integrity, and breaching data confidentiality. The affected systems include PT-G503 series versions earlier than 5.3. The potential risks associated with these vulnerabilities include the…

  • Security Advisory: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Moxa Products

    The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued a security advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities in products manufactured by Moxa, a leading provider of industrial networking solutions. Document Management: Risks: The identified vulnerabilities pose the following risks: Affected Systems: The vulnerabilities impact various product series and versions, including: Summary: Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in…

  • Security Advisory: Multiple Vulnerabilities in GitLab

    The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued a security advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities in GitLab, a widely used web-based Git repository manager. Document Management: Risks: The identified vulnerabilities pose the following risks: Affected Systems: The vulnerabilities impact the following GitLab editions: Summary: Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in GitLab, enabling attackers to remotely…

  • Security Advisory – Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge

    CERT-FR issues a security advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities identified in Microsoft Edge, posing potential risks to system security. The details are as follows: Reference: CERTFR-2023-AVI-0898 Risks: Affected Systems: Microsoft Edge versions prior to 118.0.2088.76 Summary: Several vulnerabilities have been discovered and addressed in Microsoft Edge. These flaws could be exploited by an attacker to trigger…

  • Urgent Security Notice – Multiple Vulnerabilities in Ubuntu Linux Kernel

    The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) issues a critical security advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities discovered in the Ubuntu Linux kernel. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks, including remote code execution, remote denial of service, and compromise of data integrity and confidentiality. Risk: Affected Systems: Summary: Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the Ubuntu Linux kernel,…