secunia scan results and query

ih8stress

If you run the Secunia scanner it will check if you have all the latest updates/patches on your computer............

http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/online/



Thanks for this link on another thread, fiddiwebb.

Just tried it and got the following:

6 Applications Detected in Total
3 Insecure Versions Detected
3 Patched Versions Detected

rams / Result

Version Detected

Status
Adobe Reader 9.x Adobe Reader 9.x 9.1.0.163 Adobe Reader 9.x

This installation of Adobe Reader 9.x is insecure and potentially exposes your system to security threats!

The detected version installed on your system is 9.1.0.163, however, the latest patched version released by the vendor, fixing one or more vulnerabilities, is 9.3.0.0.

Update Instructions:
Download


Installed on Your System in:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\AcroRd32.exe
Adobe Flash Player 10.x Adobe Flash Player 10.x 10.0.42.34 (ActiveX) Adobe Flash Player 10.x

This installation of Adobe Flash Player 10.x is insecure and potentially exposes your system to security threats!

The detected version installed on your system is 10.0.42.34 (ActiveX), however, the latest patched version released by the vendor, fixing one or more vulnerabilities, is 10.0.45.2 (ActiveX).

Update Instructions:
Download


Installed on Your System in:
C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\Macromed\Flash\Flash10d.ocx
Sun Java JRE 1.6.x / 6.x Sun Java JRE 1.6.x / 6.x 6.0.190.4 Sun Java JRE 1.6.x / 6.x

This installation of Sun Java JRE 1.6.x / 6.x is insecure and potentially exposes your system to security threats!

The detected version installed on your system is 6.0.190.4, however, the latest patched version released by the vendor, fixing one or more vulnerabilities, is 6.0.200.2.

Update Instructions:
Download


Installed on Your System in:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\java.exe
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I have downloaded the Java update one but am unsure about adobe reader also flash player which I tried installing recently (I've since noticed in the help file on my computer it says to be cautious about ActiveX Control??).

Can someone please advise.:)

Thanks

kwikbreaks

My advice would be to believe Secunia and install the latest versions of those two.

Better yet uninstall Acrobat Reader and install Foxit pdf reader instead as just about every Acrobat reader that comes along gets found to have a vulnerability - I think it's a tradition.

ih8stress

Thanks, kwikbreaks.:T

You have reminded me that I already have foxit reader (from cnet) bookmarked to download - gleaned from posts on this excellent forum:D

To uninstall Acrobat Reader, do I need a special link? or can I just go to Control Panel/Programs/Uninstall etc?

With regards to Flash Player. Would I be better uninstalling this one too? (I don't really understand about the ActiveX Control caution as mentioned previously)

Thanks:)

luci

You can also download Secunia PSI to your pc and set it to scan at regular intervals.

Another good programme checker is FileHippo Update Checker

ih8stress

Update: I've now uninstalled Adobe Reader and Flash Player. I will be downloading Foxit pdf reader instead.

Quick query: I was getting Java update reminders a couple of days ago (before I got round to doing it) and around the same time the User Account Control emblem (blue and yellow shield) appeared on top of the Malwarebytes Icon on my desktop?
I've been into the UAC settings to look at them (can't remember if it was before or after this happened) but didn't alter anything.

I've ran a couple of malware quick scans and an Avast scan without finding anything.
Any suggestions, please?

debitcardmayhem

ih8stress wrote: »

Update: I've now uninstalled Adobe Reader and Flash Player. I will be downloading Foxit pdf reader instead.

Quick query: I was getting Java update reminders a couple of days ago (before I got round to doing it) and around the same time the User Account Control emblem (blue and yellow shield) appeared on top of the Malwarebytes Icon on my desktop?
I've been into the UAC settings to look at them (can't remember if it was before or after this happened) but didn't alter anything.

I've ran a couple of malware quick scans and an Avast scan without finding anything.
Any suggestions, please?

Hello 6 extra letters on username, yes it's me , it will be because Java Update needs admin settings to update, but it seems you were ready for it to do so I guess you said allow. If you are expecting an update then it is normal to say yes , mind you I am confused that you say it's on top of the malwarebytes icon, mwb does not run til you ask it to unless you have the pro version. Glad you are still enjoying with you new setup.

spud17

As an aside, I've always used Foxit as a reader, but have recently been trying PDF-XChange Viewer
I'd say it does more than Foxit, and the font seems clearer.

ih8stress

debitcardmayhem wrote: »

Hello 6 extra letters on username, yes it's me , it will be because Java Update needs admin settings to update, but it seems you were ready for it to do so I guess you said allow. If you are expecting an update then it is normal to say yes , mind you I am confused that you say it's on top of the malwarebytes icon, mwb does not run til you ask it to unless you have the pro version. Glad you are still enjoying with you new setup.

Hi DCM - do you realise it takes you longer to type '6 extra letters on username' :rotfl::rotfl: which is why I call you DCM:D Good to hear from you again:)
Yes, I did say allow to the java update (I did however check it out first with the secunia link from fiddiweb).

No, I don't have the pro version of mwb. I just run the scans regularly. It may be a coincidence that the UAC emblem attached to the mwb icon around the same time. I'm just puzzled as to WHY it is on there and how do I get rid of it? But then, most things to do with computers confound my untechie brain:eek:

Yes, I'm still, mainly, enjoying my new comp, thanks.:T

debitcardmayhem

ih8stress wrote: »

I'm just puzzled as to WHY it is on there and how do I get rid of it? But then, most things to do with computers confound my untechie brain:eek:

IS the Icon still there then ?Confused of Essex? Ok you can call me Rob (same number of letters as DCM) Perhaps you may have clicked on "send to desktop" at some stage. Right click on it and select properties first it should show it as a shortcut. Also right click on blank space on wallpaper/desktop and select sort by name see if it moves to its own little space. Then if so highlight it (one left click) then delete

debitcardmayhem

Oh BTW ih8 I was silly enough to watch the election results till 400 am today so time to zzzzz till tomorrow night night

ih8stress

debitcardmayhem wrote: »

Right click on it and select properties first it should show it as a shortcut.Yes, it does that:)

Also right click on blank space on wallpaper/desktop and select sort by name see if it moves to its own little space.The desktop Icons move around but the UAC emblem still stays on top of the mwb Icon. Then if so highlight it (one left click) then delete

Are YOU now 'confused of Essex?':D