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I. FRONT AND CENTER
     1. Metasploit Framework, Part 3
     2. I Spy With My Little Eye
II. LINUX VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
     1. Fujitsu-Siemens ServerView Insecure Permissions Vulnerabilit...
     2. Call of Duty Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
     3. MPG123 Remote Stereo Boundary Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
     4. Webmin / Usermin HTML Email Command Execution Vulnerability
     5. Ulrik Petersen Emdros Database Engine Denial Of Service Vuln...
     6. OpenOffice/StarOffice Local File Disclosure Vulnerability
III. LINUX FOCUS LIST SUMMARY
     1. rooted ? (Thread)
     2. redhat patch problem? (Thread)
IV. NEW PRODUCTS FOR LINUX PLATFORMS
     1. Cyber-Ark  Inter-Business Vault
     2. EnCase Forensic Edition
     3. KeyGhost SX
     4. SafeKit
     5. Astaro Linux Firewall
     6. CAT Cellular Authentication Token and eAuthentication Servic...
V. NEW TOOLS FOR LINUX PLATFORMS
     1. Nmap v3.70
     2. THC-Hydra v4.3
     3. Pads 1.1
     4. cenfw 0.3b
     5. Firewall Builder 2.0
     6. Lepton's Crack 20031130
VII. SPONSOR INFORMATION

I. FRONT AND CENTER
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1. Metasploit Framework, Part 2
By Pukhraj Singh and K.K. Mookhey

This third and final article in the Metasploit series covers the msfcli
scripting interface as well as the intuitive web interface to the
Framework. The article also discusses what's new with version 2.2, and 
then
introduces the exploit development process through an example.

http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1800


2. I Spy With My Little Eye
By Mark Rasch

Forget Congress' myopic efforts to outlaw spyware. What we really need 
is
better enforcement of existing computer crime laws. 

http://www.securityfocus.com/columnists/266

II. LINUX VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
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1. Fujitsu-Siemens ServerView Insecure Permissions Vulnerabilit...
BugTraq ID: 11114
Remote: No
Date Published: Sep 06 2004
Relevant URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11114
Summary:
It has been reported that local, unprivileged users may corrupt the 
SNMP MIB and, possibly, other sensitive system components.  This is 
reportedly due to insecure permissions set on file 
"/usr/share/snmp/mibs/.index", which specifies the location of files used to build the MIB tree.

2. Call of Duty Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
BugTraq ID: 11119
Remote: Yes
Date Published: Sep 06 2004
Relevant URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11119
Summary:
It has been reported that it is possible for a remote attacker to 
immediately terminate instances of Call of Duty on target systems.  This can 
be accomplished by sending a large (> 1024 bytes) query or response to 
the target.  
Both the client and server are affected.

3. MPG123 Remote Stereo Boundary Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
BugTraq ID: 11121
Remote: Yes
Date Published: Sep 07 2004
Relevant URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11121
Summary:
Reportedly mpg123 is affected by a remote stereo boundary buffer 
overflow vulnerability.  This issue is due to a failure of the application to 
properly validate user-supplied string sizes prior to copying them into 
process buffers.

This issue will allow a malicious user to manipulate process memory 
ultimately leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the user 
that started the vulnerable application.

4. Webmin / Usermin HTML Email Command Execution Vulnerability
BugTraq ID: 11122
Remote: Yes
Date Published: Sep 07 2004
Relevant URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11122
Summary:
Webmin / Usermin are reportedly affected by a command execution 
vulnerability when rendering HTML email messages. This issue is due to a 
failure to sanitize HTML email messages and may allow an attacker to execute 
arbitrary commands on a vulnerable computer.

This issue is reported to affect Usermin versions 1.080 and prior.

5. Ulrik Petersen Emdros Database Engine Denial Of Service Vuln...
BugTraq ID: 11143
Remote: Yes
Date Published: Sep 08 2004
Relevant URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11143
Summary:
It is reported that Emdros is prone to a denial of service 
vulnerability, due to a memory leak while running as a daemon.

This vulnerability is present in the 'mql' process. This process 
contains a memory leak, and if it is run as a daemon, a remote attacker has 
the ability to consume all available memory until the process crashes.

Versions prior to 1.1.20 are reported susceptible to this 
vulnerability.

6. OpenOffice/StarOffice Local File Disclosure Vulnerability
BugTraq ID: 11151
Remote: No
Date Published: Sep 10 2004
Relevant URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11151
Summary:
StarOffice and OpenOffice are reported prone to a local file disclosure 
vulnerability.  This issue presents itself because the application 
creates insecure temporary files.  Each time a user saves a file, a 
compressed copy of the file is saved in a temporary direcotry.  This can allow 
a local attacker to disclose files of other users.

OpenOffice 1.1.2 and StarOffice 7.0 are reported prone to this 
vulnerability.

III. LINUX FOCUS LIST SUMMARY
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1. rooted ? (Thread)
Relevant URL:

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/91/375114

2. redhat patch problem? (Thread)
Relevant URL:

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/91/374675

IV. NEW PRODUCTS FOR LINUX PLATFORMS
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1. Cyber-Ark  Inter-Business Vault
By: Cyber-Ark
Platforms: Linux, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP
Relevant URL: 
http://www.cyber-ark.com/datasecuritysoftware/inter-business_vault.htm
Summary: 

Based on Cyber-Ark Software's Vaulting Technology, the Inter-Business 
Vault, an information security solution that enables organizations to 
safely overcome traditional network boundaries in order to securely share 
business information among customers, business partners, and remote 
branches. It provides a seamless, LAN-like experience over the Internet 
that includes all the security, performance, accessibility, and ease of 
administration required to allow organizations to share everyday 
information worldwide. To learn more about these core attributes of the 
Inter-Business Vault click on the relevant link below:

2. EnCase Forensic Edition
By: Guidance Software Inc.
Platforms: DOS, FreeBSD, Linux, MacOS, NetBSD, OpenBSD, PalmOS, 
Solaris, UNIX, Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows XP
Relevant URL: 
http://www.guidancesoftware.com/products/EnCaseForensic/index.shtm
Summary: 

EnCase Forensic Edition Version 4 delivers the most advanced features 
for computer forensics and investigations. With an intuitive GUI and 
superior performance, EnCase Version 4 provides investigators with the 
tools to conduct large-scale and complex investigations with accuracy and 
efficiency. Guidance Software?s award winning solution yields 
completely non-invasive computer forensic investigations while allowing 
examiners to easily manage large volumes of computer evidence and view all 
relevant files, including "deleted" files, file slack and unallocated 
space. 

The integrated functionality of EnCase allows the examiner to perform 
all functions of the computer forensic investigation process. EnCase's 
EnScript, a powerful macro-programming language and API included within 
EnCase, allows investigators to build customized and reusable forensic 
scripts.

3. KeyGhost SX
By: KeyGhost Ltd
Platforms: BeOS, DOS, Linux, OS/2, Solaris, SunOS, Windows 2000, 
Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows XP
Relevant URL: http://www.keyghost.com/SX/
Summary: 

KeyGhost SX discreetly captures and records all keystrokes typed, 
including chat conversations, email, word processor, or even activity within 
an accounting or specialist system. It is completely undetectable by 
software scanners and provides you with one of the most powerful stealth 
surveillance applications offered anywhere. 

Because KeyGhost uses STRONG 128-Bit encryption to store the recorded 
data in it?s own internal memory (not on the hard drive), it is 
impossible for a network intruder to gain access to any sensitive data stored 
within the device.

4. SafeKit
By: Evidian Inc.
Platforms: AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows 2000
Relevant URL: http://www.evidian.com/safekit/index.htm
Summary: 

Evidian's SafeKit technology makes it possible to render any 
application available 24 hours per day. With no extra hardware: just use your 
existing servers and install this software-only solution.

This provides ultimate scalability. As your needs grow, all you need to 
do is add more standard servers into the cluster. With the load 
balancing features of SafeKit, you can distribute applications over multiple 
servers. If one system fails completely, the others will continue to 
serve your users.

5. Astaro Linux Firewall
By: Astaro
Platforms: Linux
Relevant URL: http://www.astaro.com/php/statics.php?action=asl&lang=gb
Summary: 

Astaro Linux Firewall: All-in-one firewall, virus protection, content 
filtering and spam protection internet security software package for 
Linux. 
Free download for home users.

6. CAT Cellular Authentication Token and eAuthentication Servic...
By: Mega AS Consulting Ltd
Platforms: Java, Linux, OpenBSD, Os Independent, SecureBSD, Solaris, 
UNIX, Windows 2000, Windows NT
Relevant URL: http://www.megaas.co.nz
Summary: 

Low cost, easy to use Two Factor Authentication One Time Password token 
using the Cellular. Does not use SMS or communication, manages multiple 
OTP accounts - new technology. For any business that want a safer 
access to its Internet Services. More information at our site.
 
We also provide eAuthentication service for businesses that will not 
buy an Authentication product but would prefer to pay a monthly charge 
for authentication services from our our CAT Server.

V. NEW TOOLS FOR LINUX PLATFORMS
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1. Nmap v3.70
By: Fyodor
Relevant URL: http://www.insecure.org/nmap/
Platforms: AIX, BSDI, FreeBSD, HP-UX, IRIX, Linux, NetBSD, OpenBSD, 
Solaris, SunOS, UNIX
Summary: 

Nmap is a utility for port scanning large networks, although it works 
fine for single hosts. Sometimes you need speed, other times you may 
need stealth. In some cases, bypassing firewalls may be required. Not to 
mention the fact that you may want to scan different protocols (UDP, 
TCP, ICMP, etc.). Nmap supports Vanilla TCP connect() scanning, TCP SYN 
(half open) scanning, TCP FIN, Xmas, or NULL (stealth) scanning, TCP ftp 
proxy (bounce attack) scanning, SYN/FIN scanning using IP frag

2. THC-Hydra v4.3
By: THC
Relevant URL: http://www.thc.org/releases/hydra-4.3-src.tar.gz
Platforms: AIX, FreeBSD, HP-UX, IRIX, Linux, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Solaris, 
UNIX
Summary: 

THC-Hydra - parallized login hacker is available: for Samba, FTP, POP3, 
IMAP, Telnet, HTTP Auth, LDAP, NNTP, MySQL, VNC, ICQ, Socks5, PCNFS, 
Cisco and more. Includes SSL support and is part of Nessus. Visit the 
project web site to download Win32, Palm and ARM binaries. Changes: 
important bugfix!

3. Pads 1.1
By: Matt Shelton
Relevant URL: 
http://freshmeat.net/projects/pads/?branch_id=52504&release_id=169973
Platforms: Linux
Summary: 

Pads (Passive Asset Detection System) is a signature-based detection 
engine used to passively detect network assets. It is designed to 
complement IDS technology by providing context to IDS alerts.

4. cenfw 0.3b
By: Peter Robinson
Relevant URL: http://www.securegateway.org
Platforms: Linux, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP
Summary: 

The Centron IPTables Firewall Gui is an object oriented, database 
driven, windows interface to linux IPtables firewall rules.

5. Firewall Builder 2.0
By: Vadim Kurland
Relevant URL: http://www.fwbuilder.org/
Platforms: FreeBSD, Linux, MacOS, Solaris, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Summary: 

Firewall Builder consists of a GUI and set of policy compilers for 
various firewall platforms. It helps users maintain a database of objects 
and allows policy editing using simple drag-and-drop operations. The GUI 
and policy compilers are completely independent, and support for a new 
firewall platform can be added to the GUI without any changes to the 
program (only a new policy compiler is needed). This provides for a 
consistent abstract model and the same GUI for different firewall platforms. 
It currently supports iptables, ipfilter, and OpenBSD pf.

6. Lepton's Crack 20031130
By: Lepton and Nekromancer
Relevant URL: http://www.nestonline.com/lcrack/lcrack-20031130-beta.zip
Platforms: Linux, MacOS, Os Independent, UNIX, Windows 2000, Windows 
NT, Windows XP
Summary: 

Lepton's Crack is a generic password cracker. It is easily-customizable 
with a simple plugin system and allows system administrators to review 
the quality of the passwords being used on their systems. It can 
perform a dictionary-based (wordlist) attack as well as a brute force 
(incremental) password scan. It supports standard MD4 hash, standard MD5 hash, 
NT MD4/Unicode, Lotus Domino HTTP password (R4), and SHA-1 hash 
formats. LM (LAN Manager) plus appending and prepending

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