2015
Happy New Year!
According to a few pundits, 2015 is a disappointment already for it is only a slight improvement over 2014.
/s
A few things that are coming this year:
Not to mention this year would be the year of the … (wait for it in a few weeks)
Apple Issues Patch for Critical NTP Vulnerability
Apple issues OS X NTP Security Update for Mountain Lion, Mavericks and Yosemite.
OS X NTP Security Update
ntpdAvailable for: OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.5, OS X Mavericks v10.9.5, OS X Yosemite v10.10.1
Impact: A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code
Description: Several issues existed in ntpd that would have allowed an attacker to trigger buffer overflows. These issues were addressed through improved error checking.
To verify the ntpd version, type the following command in Terminal: what /usr/sbin/ntpd. This update includes the following versions:
Mountain Lion: ntp-77.1.1
Mavericks: ntp-88.1.1
Yosemite: ntp-92.5.1CVE-ID
CVE-2014-9295 : Stephen Roettger of the Google Security Team
From ICS-CERT:
Google Security Team researchers Neel Mehta and Stephen Roettger have coordinated multiple vulnerabilities with CERT/CC concerning the Network Time Protocol (NTP). As NTP is widely used within operational Industrial Control Systems deployments, NCCIC/ICS-CERT is providing this information for US Critical Infrastructure asset owners and operators for awareness and to identify mitigations for affected devices. ICS-CERT may release updates as additional information becomes available.
These vulnerabilities could be exploited remotely. Exploits that target these vulnerabilities are publicly available.
Products using NTP service prior to NTP-4.2.8 are affected. No specific vendor is specified because this is an open source protocol.
Android 5.0.1 for Nexus 4
Android 5.0.1 “occam” arrives for Nexus 4.
Side note: Android 5.0.2 factory image “nakasi” is now available for 2012 Wi-Fi Nexus 7.
Dunlop Straplok
I have just purchased a new electric guitar from Amazon.com and it comes with Dunlop StraplokI pre-installed. I’ll write more about purchasing guitar online later on as I am still struggling with a few issues.
I then decided to install Straplok on my old Gibson SG I which I purchased back in 1994; obviously it was used.
I also purchased an Ernie Ball guitar strap with the Straplok.
I realized that I should install the Straplok facing outward since Gibson SG neck strap button is on the back of the body. The same goes with my new guitar.
Install the retainer clip and it is done. Obviously, I installed Straplok the other end of the strap too; facing inward.
I’m ready to rock, with less chance of having the guitar to fly out when I spin it around my neck.
Calculus Textbook by James Stewart
I read the news just today that James Stewart, the mathematician who authored books on Calculus, died on December 4th, 2014.
I took a look at my bookshelf and immediately found a Calculus Textbook that Stewart authored. Stewart was a violinist and that explains why his books feature violin on the cover.
WordPress 4.1
WordPress 4.1, named “Dinah” is now available. New theme, Twenty-Fifteen is included in this release.
Ars Technica, echoing Variety:
… in light of major US theater chains’ decision to stay away from The Interview, Sony will not do a theatrical release for the film at all.
Sony Pictures definitely errs on the side of caution in the interest of public safety.
This reminds me of the plot of South Park “200” and “201“.
Life sometimes imitates art.
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