A newly discovered vulnerability in AMD's AutoUpdate software could allow for Remote Code Execution (RCE), potentially enabling malicious actors to compromise users' systems, according to a report on Hacker News. The vulnerability, discovered by an anonymous user, stems from the software's use of HTTP for executable downloads, creating a potential opening for network-based attacks.
The discovery was made after the user, frustrated by persistent console windows popping up on their new gaming PC, investigated the AMD AutoUpdate software. Decompiling the software revealed the vulnerability. The software's update URL is stored in the app.config file, and while the use of HTTPS for the update URL itself is secure, the download URLs for executables within that update are not. This means that an attacker on the same network could potentially intercept and replace these downloads with malicious files.
In other news, the Supreme Court handed a victory to Democrats, according to Vox. The court's decision, announced in a one-sentence order, concerned California's newly gerrymandered maps, which are expected to benefit Democrats. Ian Millhiser, a senior correspondent at Vox, noted that the court's actions suggest a preference for gerrymandering over opposing Democrats.
Meanwhile, discussions continue regarding a potential new Iran nuclear deal. NPR reported that Mary Louise Kelly spoke with Geoff Brumfiel and Greg Myre about the upcoming meeting between Iran and the United States.
In the realm of health, Vox reported on the underutilization of a potentially miraculous anti-aging vaccine. Dylan Scott, who covers health for Vox, noted that the shingles vaccine, already available, could slow aging and reduce dementia risk. "To maximize the shingles vaccines value, we need more research, and we need more people to take it," Scott stated.
Finally, a report on Phys.org highlighted that cheaper power alone may not be enough to end energy poverty in summer. The article, written by Duygu Yengin, Andrew Taylor, Maneka Jayasinghe, and Rohan Best, examined the situation in Australia, where despite abundant resources and high solar uptake, many households still struggle with cooling costs.
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