Mirai Variant Cross-Compiles Attack Code with Aboriginal Linux

Criminals behind a Mirai botnet have been spotted using an unusual technique: Leveraging an open-source project called Aboriginal Linux to create a compiled binary, with versions of the malware tailored to each targeted platform. The malware authors are leveraging Aboriginal – a legitimate tool f...

MikroTik RouterOS < 6.40.9 / 6.42.7 / 6.43 multiple vulnerabilities.

According to its self-reported version, the remote networking device is running a version of MikroTik prior to 6.40.9, 6.41.x 6.42.7, or 6.43. It, therefore, vulnerable to multiple vulnerabilities. %NASLMINLEVEL 70300 C Tenable Network Security, Inc. include'deprecatednasllevel.inc';...

OpenSSL Releases Security Advisory

OVERVIEW On June 5, 2014, OpenSSL announcedOpenSSL Security Advisory 05 Jun 2014, https://www.openssl.org/news/secadv20140605.txt, web site last accessed June 05, 2014. that they were releasing new versions that mitigate several additional vulnerabilities that were discovered since the last OpenS...

Mozilla Thunderbird < 60.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities (macOS)

The version of Mozilla Thunderbird installed on the remote OSX host is prior to 60.0. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities. C Tenable Network Security, Inc. include'compat.inc'; if description scriptid111980; scriptversion"1.5";...

Photon OS 1.0: Linux / Rsync PHSA-2018-1.0-0096 (deprecated)

An update of 'rsync', 'linux' packages of Photon OS has been released. C Tenable Network Security, Inc. @DEPRECATED@ Disabled on 2/7/2019 The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were extracted from VMware Security Advisory PHSA-2018-1.0-0096. The text itself is copyright C VMware,...

Photon OS 1.0: Krb5 / Linux PHSA-2017-0011 (deprecated)

An update of krb5,linux packages for PhotonOS has been released. C Tenable Network Security, Inc. @DEPRECATED@ Disabled on 2/7/2019 The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were extracted from VMware Security Advisory PHSA-2017-0011. The text itself is copyright C VMware, Inc...

Photon OS 2.0: Binutils / Linux / Wget PHSA-2017-2.0-0008 (deprecated)

An update of 'binutils', 'linux', 'wget' packages of Photon OS has been released. C Tenable Network Security, Inc. @DEPRECATED@ Disabled on 2/7/2019 The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were extracted from VMware Security Advisory PHSA-2017-2.0-0008. The text itself is copyright...

Microsoft Cortana Flaw Allows Web Browsing on Locked PCs

As voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home gain traction in the smart-home market, they have also been under increased speculation around how they approach privacy. Now, researchers say they have discovered a newly-disclosed flaw in Microsoft’s Cortana assistant for Windows 10 machines that...

Microsoft ChakraCore Scripting Engine CVE-2018-8359 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description Microsoft ChakraCore Scripting Engine is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability. Successful exploits will allow attackers to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks. Technologies Affected Microsoft ChakraCore Recommendations Run all software as a...

KLA11305 Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Developer Tools

Multiple vulnerabilities were found in Microsoft Developer Tools. Malicious users can exploit these vulnerabilities to gain privileges, obtain sensitive information. Below is a complete list of vulnerabilities: 1. An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Diagnostic Hub Standard Collector can be...

DEF CON 2018: Voting Hacks Prompt Push Back from Election Officials, Vendors

LAS VEGAS – DEF CON 26, building on its work in hacking ballot machines last year, saw three days of probing into various aspects of the end-to-end voting infrastructure in place in the U.S., including a voter registration database and election reporting websites. Several vulnerabilities and...

Jcomments, version 3.0.5, Input Validation Vulnerability

jcomments,versions 3.0.5 and all previous, inadequate input validation of objectgroup parameter leads to possible exploits including arbitrary local file inclusion resolution: update to version 3.0.6 There is evidence that this is being actively exploited, so users are recommended to update ASAP...

Protecting the modern workplace from a wide range of undesirable software

Security is a fundamental component of the trusted and productive Windows experience that we deliver to customers through modern platforms like Windows 10 and Windows 10 in S mode. As we build intelligent security technologies that protect the modern workplace, we aim to always ensure that...

Google Android System Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CNVD-2018-18778)

Android is a Linux-based open source operating system jointly developed by Google and the Open Handheld Alliance OHA. System in Android suffers from an information disclosure vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain information...

exploit-database

This is an official repository of The Exploit Database, a project sponsored by Offensive Security. The repository contains a collection of public exploits and corresponding vulnerable software, developed for use by penetration testers and vulnerability researchers. The Exploit Database is a...

Multiple Cobalt Personality Disorder

Introduction Despite the notion that modern cybersecurity protocols have stopped email-based attacks, email continues to be one of the primary attack vectors for malicious actors — both for widespread and targeted operations. Recently, Cisco Talos has observed numerous email-based attacks that ar...

Zero-Day Coverage Update – Week of July 23, 2018

We’re at the end of July and the Zero Day Initiative ZDI has published 873 advisories so far. That’s 273 advisories this month alone – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Earlier this week, ZDI announced the Targeted Incentive Program, which brings over $1,500,000 USD in special bounty awards...

Foxit PhantomPDF < 9.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities

According to its version, the Foxit PhantomPDF application formally known as Phantom installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 9.2. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities. C Tenable Network Security, Inc. include'compat.inc'; if description scriptid111376; scriptversion"1.7...

Fedora 27 : 1:NetworkManager-vpnc (2018-ac02463f82)

Update to 1.2.6 to fix a local authenticated privilege escalation bug CVE-2018-10900. The issue has been discovered and responsibly disclosed by Denis Andzakovic: https://pulsesecurity.co.nz/advisories/NM-VPNC-Privesc Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description bloc...

Wireshark 2.6.x < 2.6.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities

The version of Wireshark installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 2.6.2. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the wireshark-2.6.2 advisory. - In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.1, 2.4.0 to 2.4.7, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.15, the HTTP2 dissector could crash. This was...