Digital Workspace Vulnerabilities - August 2024

Every month, the major operating system providers release the list of vulnerability patch updates made to their platforms throughout the month. We summarise them here for you all in one place.


Many of these vulnerabilities are classified as allowing remote code execution or elevation of privileges. Essentially this means the vulnerabilities may allow an attacker or malicious software to install software without your knowledge or consent and take actions without you being aware.

 

This could result in key logging, where passwords, credit card details and other data are harvested, use of your device as a "bot" that can be used to attack others, theft of data from your device, and many other malicious activities that you can think of. 

 

Over the last month the following vulnerabilities patches have been released

Apple security releases - Apple Support


79 vulnerabilities

1 critical

19 High

 

Action: Update apple devices to latest versions; currently iOS 17.6.1 and Mac OS 14.6.1 released on 7th August

Chrome Releases: Stable updates (googleblog.com)


26 vulnerabilities in July

1 critical

19 High

 

23 vulnerabilities MTD in August

17 High

 

Action: Update Google Chrome to the latest versions Windows / MacOS 27.0.6533.99, iOS 127.0.6533.107, Android, 127.0.6533.103 released on 8th August.

Security Update Guide - Microsoft


The august release of Windows Updates resolves 60 vulnerabilities across Windows 10 / 11

6 Critical

53 High

 

Action: Apply Windows Updates and reset your device when prompted.


 

At Aretex we take a proactive, managed approach to vulnerability management for your devices, using best in class technology and experienced people. We configure device management and software deployment policies to ensure your devices check and apply updates rapidly, monitor your devices and proactively follow up with your team if critical or high priority vulnerabilities have not been automatically resolved.


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