Critical Apple Security Vulnerabilities: What You Need to Know Classification: Impact: Loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability Exploit: Unknown exploit Solution: Update Affected Systems: iOS versions prior to 15.8.4 iOS versions prior to 16.7.11 iOS versions prior to 18.4 iPadOS versions prior to 15.8.4 iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.11 iPadOS versions prior to 17.7.6 iPadOS versions prior to 18.4 macOS Sequoia versions prior to 15.4 macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.7.5 macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.7.5 Safari versions prior to 18.4 tvOS versions prior to 18.4 visionOS versions prior to 2.4 Xcode versions prior to 16.3 Risks: Compromised data integrity Compromised data confidentiality Security policy bypass Remote denial of service Arbitrary code execution Privilege escalation Conclusion: Recently, multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apple products. Exploiting these vulnerabilities could allow arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, information disclosure, security measure bypass, and denial of service. Apple has indicated that the vulnerabilities CVE-2025-24200 and CVE-2025-24201 are being actively exploited. Note: It is recommended to update your devices to protect against these vulnerabilities. References: CVE-2023-27043 CVE-2024-40864 CVE-2024-48958 CVE-2024-54502 CVE-2024-54508 CVE-2024-54533 CVE-2024-54534 CVE-2024-54543 CVE-2024-56171 CVE-2024-9681 CVE-2025-24085 CVE-2025-24093 CVE-2025-24095 CVE-2025-24097 CVE-2025-24113 CVE-2025-24139 CVE-2025-24148 CVE-2025-24157 CVE-2025-24163 CVE-2025-24164 CVE-2025-24167 CVE-2025-24170 CVE-2025-24172 CVE-2025-24173 CVE-2025-24178 CVE-2025-24180 CVE-2025-24181 CVE-2025-24182 CVE-2025-24190 CVE-2025-24191 CVE-2025-24192 CVE-2025-24193 CVE-2025-24194 CVE-2025-24195 CVE-2025-24196 CVE-2025-24198 CVE-2025-24199 CVE-2025-24200 CVE-2025-24201 CVE-2025-24202 CVE-2025-24203 CVE-2025-24204 CVE-2025-24205 CVE-2025-24207 CVE-2025-24208 CVE-2025-24209 CVE-2025-24210 CVE-2025-24211 CVE-2025-24212 CVE-2025-24213 CVE-2025-24214 CVE-2025-24215 CVE-2025-24216 CVE-2025-24217 CVE-2025-24218 CVE-2025-24221 CVE-2025-24226 CVE-2025-24228 CVE-2025-24229 CVE-2025-24230 CVE-2025-24231 CVE-2025-24232 CVE-2025-24233 CVE-2025-24234 CVE-2025-24235 CVE-2025-24236 CVE-2025-24237 CVE-2025-24238 CVE-2025-24239 CVE-2025-24240 CVE-2025-24241 CVE-2025-24242 CVE-2025-24243 CVE-2025-24244 CVE-2025-24245 CVE-2025-24246 CVE-2025-24247 CVE-2025-24248 CVE-2025-24249 CVE-2025-24250 CVE-2025-24253 CVE-2025-24254 CVE-2025-24255 CVE-2025-24256 CVE-2025-24257 CVE-2025-24259 CVE-2025-24260 CVE-2025-24261 CVE-2025-24262 CVE-2025-24263 CVE-2025-24264 CVE-2025-24265 CVE-2025-24266 CVE-2025-24267 CVE-2025-24269 CVE-2025-24272 CVE-2025-24273 CVE-2025-24276 CVE-2025-24277 CVE-2025-24278 CVE-2025-24279 CVE-2025-24280 CVE-2025-24281 CVE-2025-24282 CVE-2025-24283 CVE-2025-27113 CVE-2025-30424 CVE-2025-30425 CVE-2025-30426 CVE-2025-30427 CVE-2025-30428 CVE-2025-30429 CVE-2025-30430 CVE-2025-30432 CVE-2025-30433 CVE-2025-30434 CVE-2025-30435 CVE-2025-30437 CVE-2025-30438 CVE-2025-30439 CVE-2025-30441 CVE-2025-30443 CVE-2025-30444 CVE-2025-30446 CVE-2025-30447 CVE-2025-30449 CVE-2025-30450 CVE-2025-30451 CVE-2025-30452 CVE-2025-30453 CVE-2025-30454 CVE-2025-30455 CVE-2025-30456 CVE-2025-30457 CVE-2025-30458 CVE-2025-30460 CVE-2025-30461 CVE-2025-30462 CVE-2025-30463 CVE-2025-30464 CVE-2025-30465 CVE-2025-30467 CVE-2025-30469 CVE-2025-30470 CVE-2025-30471 CVE-2025-31182 CVE-2025-31183 CVE-2025-31184 CVE-2025-31187 CVE-2025-31188 CVE-2025-31191 CVE-2025-31192 CVE-2025-31194 Vendor-Specific Advisory: https://support.apple.com/en-us/122371 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122379 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122380 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122372 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122346 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122345 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122377 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122378 https://support.apple.com/en-us/122376 🔒 Stay safe, stay updated, and share this alert with other Apple users!
Critical Vulnerabilities In Splunk What You Need To Know?
Splunk recently issued a security advisory detailing multiple high-severity vulnerabilities affecting Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Cloud Platform, and Splunk Secure Gateway. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks, including remote code execution (RCE) and information disclosure, potentially allowing attackers to compromise sensitive data or take control of affected systems. Affected Systems The vulnerabilities impact the following versions: Splunk Enterprise : Versions 9.1.0 to 9.1.7 Versions 9.2.0 to 9.2.4 Versions 9.3.0 to 9.3.2 All versions prior to 9.4.1, 9.3.3, 9.2.5, and 9.1.8 Splunk Cloud Platform : Versions earlier than 9.3.2408.104, 9.2.2406.108, and 9.1.2312.208 Splunk Secure Gateway : Versions earlier than 3.8.38 and 3.7.23 Key Vulnerabilities CVE-2025-20229: Remote Code Execution (RCE) CVSS Score : 8.0 (High) Description : This vulnerability could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by uploading a malicious file to the $SPLUNK_HOME/var/run/splunk/apptemp directory. Impact : Attackers could gain full control over the affected system, leading to data breaches or further network compromise. CVE-2025-20231 : Information Disclosure CVSS Score : 7.1 (High) Description : Splunk Secure Gateway exposes user session and authorization tokens in plaintext within the splunk_secure_gateway.log file when interacting with the /services/ssg/secrets endpoint. Impact : Attackers could steal sensitive credentials or session tokens, potentially leading to unauthorized access. Recommended Solutions Apply Updates Immediately Upgrade to the latest patched versions: Splunk Enterprise : 9.4.1, 9.3.3, 9.2.5, or 9.1.8 and later. Splunk Cloud Platform : 9.3.2408.104, 9.2.2406.108, or 9.1.2312.208. Splunk Secure Gateway : 3.8.38 or 3.7.23 and later. Download updates from the official Splunk website: https://www.splunk.com. Temporary Workaround for CVE-2025-20231 If Splunk Secure Gateway is not in use, Splunk recommends disabling it as a temporary mitigation. Additional Resources For more details, refer to Splunk’s official advisories: Splunk Advisory SVD-2025-0302 Splunk Advisory SVD-2025-0301 Final Thoughts These vulnerabilities underscore the importance of timely patch management and robust security practices. Organizations using Splunk should prioritize applying these updates to mitigate potential risks. Stay vigilant and ensure your systems are protected against emerging threats. For further updates, follow Splunk’s security bulletins or subscribe to cybersecurity news feeds. Stay secure!
Simplify AD User Creation: GUI & PowerShell
Active Directory (AD) is a crucial component for managing users and resources in an enterprise environment. In this guide, we will cover how to create a user in Active Directory using both the GUI and PowerShell, including bulk user creation with a random password using a CSV file. 1. Creating a User via the Active Directory GUI Follow these steps to create a user using the Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) GUI: Step 1: Open Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) Press `Win + R`, type `dsa.msc`, and press Enter. Or opens Server manager > Active Directory Users and Computers. Step 2: Navigate to the Organizational Unit (OU) In the left pane, expand your domain. Locate and select the OU where you want to create the user, In this example we are going to choose London OU. Step 3: Create a New User Right-click on the OU, select New, and click User. Fill in the following details: – First Name (e.g., Taha) – Last Name (e.g., kssama) – User logon name (e.g., t.kssama@tic.local) Click Next. Step 4: Set the User’s Password Enter a secure password.Choose the following options:User must change password at next logon Click Next and then Finish. 2. Bulk Creating Users with PowerShell and CSV Step 1: Prepare the CSV File Create a CSV file (e.g., `C:users.csv`) with the following format: FirstName;LastName;Function;OU;Department Note: Step 2: PowerShell Script for Bulk User Creation Copy and paste the following script into Notepad, save it with a .ps1 extension, (e.g., script.ps1) TypeScript $CSVFile = "C:users.csv" $CSVData = Import-CSV -Path $CSVFile -Delimiter "," -Encoding UTF8 $PasswordExportPath = "C:userspassuser_passwords.csv" $ExportFolder = "C:userspass" # Check if the export folder exists, if not, create it if (!(Test-Path $ExportFolder)) { New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $ExportFolder | Out-Null } # Create an array to store user credentials for export $UserPasswords = @() Foreach ($User in $CSVData) { $UserFirstName = $User.FirstName $UserLastName = $User.LastName $UserSamAccountName = ($UserFirstName.Substring(0,1) + "." + $UserLastName).ToLower() $UserEmail = "$UserSamAccountName@tic.local" $UserFunction = $User.Function $UserDepartment = $User.Department $UserOU = $User.OU # Generate a random 12-character password $UserPassword = -join ((48..57) + (65..90) + (97..122) | Get-Random -Count 12 | ForEach-Object {[char]$_}) $SecurePassword = ConvertTo-SecureString $UserPassword -AsPlainText -Force # Check if the user already exists in AD if (Get-ADUser -Filter {SamAccountName -eq $UserSamAccountName}) { Write-Warning "The identifier $UserSamAccountName already exists in AD" } else { # Create the AD user New-ADUser -Name "$UserLastName $UserFirstName" ` -DisplayName "$UserLastName $UserFirstName" ` -GivenName $UserFirstName ` -Surname $UserLastName ` -SamAccountName $UserSamAccountName ` -UserPrincipalName "$UserSamAccountName@tic.local" ` -EmailAddress $UserEmail ` -Title $UserFunction ` -Department $UserDepartment ` -Path $UserOU ` -AccountPassword $SecurePassword ` -ChangePasswordAtLogon $true ` -Enabled $true Write-Output "User created: $UserSamAccountName ($UserLastName $UserFirstName)" # Store credentials for export $UserPasswords += [PSCustomObject]@{ FirstName = $UserFirstName LastName = $UserLastName Username = $UserSamAccountName Password = $UserPassword } } } # Export the generated usernames and passwords to CSV $UserPasswords | Export-Csv -Path $PasswordExportPath -NoTypeInformation -Encoding UTF8 Write-Output "User credentials exported to $PasswordExportPath" $CSVFile = "C:users.csv" $CSVData = Import-CSV -Path $CSVFile -Delimiter "," -Encoding UTF8 $PasswordExportPath = "C:userspassuser_passwords.csv" $ExportFolder = "C:userspass" # Check if the export folder exists, if not, create it if (!(Test-Path $ExportFolder)) { New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $ExportFolder | Out-Null } # Create an array to store user credentials for export $UserPasswords = @() Foreach ($User in $CSVData) { $UserFirstName = $User.FirstName $UserLastName = $User.LastName $UserSamAccountName = ($UserFirstName.Substring(0,1) + "." + $UserLastName).ToLower() $UserEmail = "$UserSamAccountName@tic.local" $UserFunction = $User.Function $UserDepartment = $User.Department $UserOU = $User.OU # Generate a random 12-character password $UserPassword = -join ((48..57) + (65..90) + (97..122) | Get-Random -Count 12 | ForEach-Object {[char]$_}) $SecurePassword = ConvertTo-SecureString $UserPassword -AsPlainText -Force # Check if the user already exists in AD if (Get-ADUser -Filter {SamAccountName -eq $UserSamAccountName}) { Write-Warning "The identifier $UserSamAccountName already exists in AD" } else { # Create the AD user New-ADUser -Name "$UserLastName $UserFirstName" ` -DisplayName "$UserLastName $UserFirstName" ` -GivenName $UserFirstName ` -Surname $UserLastName ` -SamAccountName $UserSamAccountName ` -UserPrincipalName "$UserSamAccountName@tic.local" ` -EmailAddress $UserEmail ` -Title $UserFunction ` -Department $UserDepartment ` -Path $UserOU ` -AccountPassword $SecurePassword ` -ChangePasswordAtLogon $true ` -Enabled $true Write-Output "User created: $UserSamAccountName ($UserLastName $UserFirstName)" # Store credentials for export $UserPasswords += [PSCustomObject]@{ FirstName = $UserFirstName LastName = $UserLastName Username = $UserSamAccountName Password = $UserPassword } } } # Export the generated usernames and passwords to CSV $UserPasswords | Export-Csv -Path $PasswordExportPath -NoTypeInformation -Encoding UTF8 Write-Output "User credentials exported to $PasswordExportPath" Step 3: Run the Script Open PowerShell as Administrator and navigate to the path where the .ps1 file is located. Before you run the script don’t forget to modify the path of the CSV file if needed. Run the script: .script.ps1 After running the script, you will encounter the following result: Step 4: Verify the Created Users Run the following command in PowerShell to check if the users were created: PowerShell Get-ADUser -Filter * | Select-Object Name, SamAccountName Get-ADUser -Filter * | Select-Object Name, SamAccountName Step 5: Access the User Credentials CSV After running the script, check the folder `C:userspassuser_passwords.csv` to retrieve the generated usernames and passwords. Conclusion GUI: Best for creating a single user interactively.• PowerShell (Bulk Creation): Best for creating multiple users quickly with predefined attributes.• CSV Automation: Ensures consistency and saves time in large environments. This guide provides a seamless way to efficiently manage users in Active Directory. 🚀 Happy admin work! 😊
Critical Vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox
Classification: – Impact : Loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability – Exploitability : Unknown exploit – Resolution : Apply updates Affected Versions: – Firefox 136.0.4 – Firefox ESR 128.8.1 – Firefox ESR 115.21.1 Risk Assessment: – Remote code execution (RCE) allowing system compromise. Vulnerability Summary: Mozilla has patched a critical sandbox escape vulnerability in Firefox’s Inter-Process Communication (IPC) mechanism. Attackers could exploit improper handling of system handles to elevate privileges and bypass sandbox protections, potentially gaining control of affected systems. This flaw shares similarities with CVE-2025-2783, a recently exploited Chrome vulnerability. Patched Versions: – Firefox 136.0.4 – Firefox ESR 128.8.1 – Firefox ESR 115.21.1 Action Required : Immediate update to the latest version to mitigate exploitation risks. References: – CVE-2025-2857 – CVSS 3.1 Score : 9.8 (Critical) Remediation: Download the latest secure release: – [Firefox 136.0.4 Release Notes Firefox 136.0.4, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes – [Firefox ESR 115.21.1 Release Notes Firefox ESR 115.2.1, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes – [Firefox ESR 128.8.1 Release Notes Firefox ESR 128.8.1, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes Key Improvements: Stronger Structure : Clear section headers and bullet points for readability. Technical Precision : Terms like « sandbox escape » and « RCE » align with industry standards. Conciseness : Removed redundant phrasing (e.g., « It is strongly recommended » → « Action Required »). Professional Tone : Neutral yet urgent language for security advisories.
Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in VMware Tools for Windows
Classification: Impact: Loss of confidentiality: An attacker can access sensitive information without authorization. Loss of integrity: Potential modification of critical data or configurations. Loss of availability: Possible disruption of affected services. Exploit: As of now, no known public exploits have been reported. Solution: Update to a patched version is recommended. Affected Systems: VMware Tools versions 12.x.x and 11.x.x on Windows. Risks: Privilege escalation : A non-administrative user could execute commands with elevated privileges, compromising system security. Authentication bypass : An attacker could access normally protected resources without providing valid credentials. Vulnerability Summary A critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-22230, has been discovered in VMware Tools for Windows. This flaw allows an attacker with non-administrative privileges on a Windows virtual machine to bypass authentication mechanisms and execute commands with elevated privileges. Exploiting this vulnerability could enable an attacker to: Access sensitive data stored on the virtual machine. Alter or delete system files and configurations. Disable certain security mechanisms, thereby compromising system integrity. Prepare for more advanced attacks, such as establishing persistence or launching additional malicious actions. Severity Score and References CVE-2025-22230 CVSS 3.1 Score: 7.8 (High) CVSS Evaluation Criteria: Attack Vector : Local Attack Complexity : Low Privileges Required : Low User Interaction : None Confidentiality Impact : High Integrity Impact : High Availability Impact : High Solution and Remediation Measures Recommended update to VMware Tools version 12.5.1 (which patches the vulnerability). Actions to take: Verify the current version of VMware Tools installed on affected machines. Download and install the patched version (12.5.1) available via Broadcom. Implement additional security measures by restricting user privileges on virtual machines. Monitor activity logs to detect any attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Official Update and Information Link:https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25518Broadcom Advisory This update is mandatory to ensure the security of virtualized environments using VMware Tools on Windows.
Security Bulletin: Critical Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
General Information – Affected Product : Microsoft Edge – Publication Date : March 24, 2025 – Source : Microsoft Edge Security Bulletin Vulnerability Classification – Impact : – Loss of confidentiality – Loss of integrity – System unavailability – Exploitability : No known exploits at this time – Recommended Solution : Update to the latest version of Microsoft Edge Affected Systems The following versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by these vulnerabilities: – Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) : Versions 134.0.6998.117/118 and earlier – Microsoft Edge : Version 134.0.3124.83 and earlier Users and administrators must ensure their browser is up to date to prevent exploitation of these vulnerabilities. Security Risks and Impacts Exploitation of the identified vulnerabilities may lead to the following major risks: Arbitrary Code Execution : An attacker could remotely execute malicious code on the affected system, compromising data integrity and confidentiality. Privilege Escalation : A malicious user could exploit a flaw to gain higher privileges than intended, enabling partial or full system control. Use-After-Free Memory Corruption : This vulnerability may lead to memory corruption, causing browser crashes or facilitating the execution of malicious code. Vulnerability Details: Several vulnerabilities have been identified and assigned the following CVE codes: – CVE-2025-29795 : – CVSS 3.1 Score : 7.8 (High) – Type : Privilege Escalation – Description : A flaw allows an attacker to elevate privileges by exploiting a weakness in the browser’s rendering engine. – CVE-2025-2476 : – CVSS 3.1 Score : 9.8 (Critical) – Type : Use-After-Free – Description : Improper memory management could be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the browser. – CVE-2025-29806: – CVSS 3.1 Score : 6.5 (Medium) – Type : Arbitrary Code Execution – Description : A vulnerability allows an attacker to execute remote code by tricking a user into visiting a malicious website. Solutions and Patches Microsoft has released security patches to address these vulnerabilities. It is strongly recommended to apply these updates as soon as possible. Patches are available at the following links: Correctif CVE-2025-29795 Correctif CVE-2025-2476 Correctif CVE-2025-29806 Recommendations To mitigate risks associated with these vulnerabilities, users and administrators are advised to: Update Microsoft Edge by downloading the latest available version. Enable automatic updates to ensure the browser remains protected against new threats. Avoid opening suspicious links sent via email or displayed on untrusted websites. Strengthen system security by following cybersecurity best practices. Conclusion The vulnerabilities discovered in Microsoft Edge pose a critical risk to user security. Exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or compromise system memory. Applying patches and maintaining a secure environment are essential to mitigating these threats.
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform Vulnerability
Creation Date : March 21, 2025 Source : Red Hat Security Bulletin Classification : Impact: Loss of confidentiality Exploit: Unknown exploit Solution: Unknown solution Product Status: Vendor Product Version Red Hat OpenShift 4 Conclusion A vulnerability of medium severity has been identified in the OpenShift console at the /locales/resources.json endpoint, which is used to provide multilingual resources via plugins. The lng and ns parameters are insecurely handled in the code (pkg/plugins/handles/unsafely.go #L112) for generating file paths. This flaw allows an authenticated user to manipulate these parameters using sequences like ../ to access any JSON file on the console pod via a directory traversal attack. References: CVE-2024-7631 CVSS Score: 4.30 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N (Vector String) Red Hat Bugzilla: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2296053 Vendor-Specific Advisory URL: https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2024-7631 Mitigation: Currently, Red Hat does not recommend mitigation measures. Please update to a patched version of the component as soon as it becomes available.
Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Dataverse
Creation Date : March 21, 2025 Source : Microsoft Security Bulletin ———————————————————————– Classification: – Impact : Loss of confidentiality, integrity – Exploit : Unknown exploit – Solution : Update Product Status: Vendor : Microsoft Product :Microsoft Dataverse Platforms :Unknown Conclusion: The discovery of a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Dataverse highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining cybersecurity in complex software systems. This vulnerability, caused by the deserialization of untrusted data, posed significant risks, including potential unauthorized code execution by attackers. However, Microsoft has promptly addressed the issue, releasing a patch to mitigate the threat. Users of Microsoft Dataverse are advised to ensure their systems are up to date, although no additional action is required as the fix has been automatically applied. This incident underscores the importance of proactive security measures, regular updates, and the need for organizations to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities in their software ecosystems. By leveraging resources like the Microsoft Security Advisory and adhering to best practices, businesses can better protect their data and infrastructure from emerging threats. For more details, refer to the official Microsoft Security Advisory: [CVE-2025-29807](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29807). References: – CVE-2025-29807 – CVSS score 8.7 – CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C (Vector String) Microsoft Security Advisory: – Security Update Guide – Microsoft Security Response Center Solution: – This vulnerability has already been patched by Microsoft. Users of the service do not need to take any action. CVE-2025-29807 – Security Update Guide – Microsoft – Microsoft Dataverse Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SMB Protocol (Server Message Block) on Windows Server 2022
The enhancements to the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol on Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11 bring several significant improvements in terms of performance, security, and resource management. Here are some of the key enhancements: Enhanced Performance SMB Direct : Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11 support SMB Direct, which enables high-speed, low-latency communication using RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) network cards. This is particularly useful for environments requiring fast data transfers, such as databases or virtualized applications. Improved SMB Compression : SMB compression has been optimized to reduce the size of data transferred over the network, which can improve performance, especially on bandwidth-constrained networks. Enhanced Security SMB AES-128-GCM and AES-128-CCM : Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11 support AES-128-GCM and AES-128-CCM encryption for SMB, providing enhanced security while reducing processing overhead compared to AES-128-CCM. SMB over QUIC Support : SMB over QUIC allows secure access to shared files over the internet without the need for a VPN. QUIC is a modern transport protocol that offers better performance and security compared to traditional protocols like TCP. Improved Resource Management Enhanced SMB Multichannel : SMB Multichannel allows the use of multiple network connections simultaneously to increase throughput and redundancy. The improvements in Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11 enable better network resource management and more efficient load balancing. SMB Bandwidth Control : It is now possible to configure bandwidth limits for SMB connections, allowing for better network resource management and preventing network congestion. Compatibility and Interoperability Extended Support for SMB 3.1.1 : Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11 support version 3.1.1 of the SMB protocol, which includes improvements in security and performance. This version is also backward compatible with older versions of SMB, ensuring interoperability with legacy systems. Enhancements for Virtualized Environments SMB for Virtual Machines : The improvements to SMB in Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11 are particularly beneficial for virtualized environments, where the performance and security of data transfers are critical. Monitoring and Diagnostics Improved Diagnostic Tools : Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11 include enhanced diagnostic tools for monitoring and troubleshooting SMB-related issues, making it easier to manage and troubleshoot file shares. in conclusion, the enhancements to SMB on Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11 aim to provide better performance, enhanced security, and more efficient network resource management, while ensuring compatibility with existing systems. These advancements are particularly beneficial for enterprise environments and virtualized infrastructures.
Vulnerability (Use-after-Free) in Google Chrome
Google has deployed a crucial security update to address a critical use-after-free vulnerability in the Lens feature of Google, tracked under the name CVE-2025-2476. Exploiting this flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or potentially take control of a system Creation Date: 20 March 2025 Source : Google Chrome Security Bulletin Classification: Impact: Loss of confidentiality, integrity, availability Exploit: Unknown exploit Solution: Update Affected Systems: Google Chrome Version 134.0.6998.118 (For Windows and Mac) Google Chrome Version 134.0.6998.117 (For Linux) Summary: Google has deployed a crucial security update to address a critical use-after-free vulnerability in the Lens feature of Google, tracked under the name CVE-2025-2476. Exploiting this flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or potentially take control of a system. References: CVE-2025-2476 CVSS score 9.80 Google Security Advisory: Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update forDesktop Solution: Google Chrome Version 134.0.6998.118 (For Windows and Mac).https://www.google.com/chrome/ Google Chrome Version 134.0.6998.117 (For Linux). https://www.google.com/chrome/