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On February 10, the Unix-based email server Exim released an update to address a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that can be used by an unauthenticated attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code. The flaw, assigned CVE-2018-6789, is noted to exist in all versions of Exim, prior to their latest release, 4.90.1, which means the attack surface potential is very wide.

The Tenable Python SDK was built to provide Tenable.io™ users with the ability to leverage the Tenable.io API by building their own scripts, programs and modules that can seamlessly interact with their data in the Tenable.io platform.

There are many controller vulnerabilities attackers can exploit to disrupt operations and cause damage. Yet, most organizations don’t patch controllers because many ICS engineers prioritize network stability at all costs. 

On January 29, Cisco released an advisory for a critical vulnerability in their Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software. The critical flaw, assigned CVE-2018-0101, has a CVSS score of 10.0 and could allow for a denial-of-service attack and remote code execution. On February 5, Cisco updated the advisory indicating they’d found additional attack vectors and more affected products.

U.S. President Trump is expected to discuss his long-awaited infrastructure plan in tonight’s State of the Union address, but we should not expect full details for a few more weeks. The focus on upgrading our roads, bridges, tunnels and other physical infrastructure is welcome. But we need to do more than address these weak brick-and-mortar foundations. A real 21st century infrastructure plan needs to integrate digital infrastructure into physical upgrades and invest in innovative technologies that will keep America globally competitive and secure.