New OpenSSH Vulnerability Could Lead to RCE as Root on Linux Systems

OpenSSH maintainers have released security updates to contain a critical security flaw that could result in unauthenticated remote code execution with root privileges in glibc-based Linux systems. The vulnerability, codenamed regreSSHion, has been assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2024-6387. It...

Debian dsa-5724 : openssh-client - security update

The remote Debian 12 host has packages installed that are affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the dsa-5724 advisory. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-5724-1 [email protected] https://www.debian.org/security/...

OpenSSH Server regreSSHion Remote Code Execution

Qualys Security Advisory regreSSHion: RCE in OpenSSH's server, on glibc-based Linux systems CVE-2024-6387 ======================================================================== Contents ======================================================================== Summary SSH-2.0-OpenSSH3.4p1 Debian...

Polyfill.io Supply Chain Attack

The polyfill.js is a popular open-source library that helps older browsers support functionality in newer browsers. Thousands of sites embed it using the cdn.polyfill.io domain. In February 2024, a Chinese company Funnull bought the domain and the GitHub account. The company has modified...

Essential Strategies to Secure Your Web Applications and APIs in a Modern Application Development World

In today’s interconnected digital world, the role of web applications and APIs has become central to business operations, acting as gateways to vast amounts of valuable data and services. However, their widespread use and accessibility make them prime targets for cybercriminals, posing substantia...

Secure Your Containerized Environments with Qualys Containerized Scanner Appliance (QCSA)

IT has undergone a series of significant shifts over the years, from physical infrastructure to virtual, and how infrastructure was managed and maintained. This shift led IT through the digital transformation era, introducing various types of clouds and “As-a-Service” models. Although...

TotalCloud Insights: Protect Your AWS Environment by Managing Access Keys Securely

Introduction With the average cost of a data breach coming in at $4.45M in 2023, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining the security of cloud environments is more critical than ever. Instances of compromised access keys, not exclusive to AWS Amazon Web Services but prevalent across...

Qualys Enterprise TruRisk™ Platform Extends FIM with Real-Time Monitoring of Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Data and Configuration Change Detection on Network Devices

Introducing FIM 4.0 with File Access Monitoring FAM and Agentless FIM to ensure compliance with the new PCI 4.0 File Integrity Monitoring FIM solutions are essential for virtually any organization to help identify suspicious activities across critical system files and registries, diagnose changes...

How the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk™ Platform Supports CISA Vulnrichment

Introduction In todays interconnected digital landscape, cybersecurity threats pose significant risks to organizations across various sectors. Recognizing the need for a structured approach to identify, prioritize, and address vulnerabilities, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency...

TotalCloud Container Security Best Practices

Qualys Container Security CS, an integral part of TotalCloud 2.0, provides a comprehensive view of the security posture of containerized applications. Operationalizing a new technology tool in an enterprise often presents its own challenges. This blog seeks to help the operations team familiarize...

Get Weekends Back: Put Chrome CVEs like CVE-2024-5274 on Auto-Patching

On May 9th, Google released an emergency update for its Chrome browser to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2024-4671. The "use after free" vulnerability affects the Visuals component of Chrome, which is responsible for rendering and displaying content. CVE-2024-4671 was identified and...

TotalCloud Insights: A Wake-Up Call on Cloud Database Security Failure Rates

In part 1 of this two-part blog, we explored how to safeguard cloud databases from SQL Server threats and lateral movement risks. In this second part, we turn our focus to a comparative analysis of database security across three major cloud service providers CSPs, AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as...

Elevating Security: Qualys Unveils First Solution for Scanning AWS Bottlerocket in Amazon EKS and Amazon ECS

With this new offering, Qualys establishes itself as the first and only vendor solution with the unique ability to scan AWS Bottlerocket instances directly using the Qualys Cloud Agent and TotalCloud Agent-less Snapshot-Based Scan. This innovative capability empowers organizations to...

How to Create Collaboration and Shared Goals with IT and Security Teams

In today’s ITSM landscape, merging IT operations and security practices is no longer “ideal”, but imperative. According to a recent Gartner® Board of Directors Survey 1, 88% of respondents indicated that their organization perceives cybersecurity as a business risk. This was up from 58% in 2016,...

Assess, Remediate, and Prevent the Top 10 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques for Ransomware, Mapped to Misconfigurations

In cybersecurity, the battle against ransomware is a pivotal challenge for organizations worldwide. Attackers are consistently refining their methods, highlighting the critical need for businesses to remain proactive in their defense strategies. To effectively address this threat, it is essential...

Qualys Is Proud to Sign CISA’s Secure by Design Pledge

Cybersecurity leaders in the U.S. are very familiar with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA and their important work to keep the internet, our country, and its citizens safe from cyber threats. As part of their efforts, CISA has identified secure by design software as a key...

Introducing CyberSecurity Asset Management 3.0 with Expanded Discovery and Cyber Risk Assessment

Qualys is re-defining attack surface management with CyberSecurity Asset Management CSAM 3.0, expanding the most comprehensive attack surface coverage on the market to include patent-pending EASM discovery and scan, passive sensing for unmanaged/untrusted devices built in to the Qualys agent, and...

Qualys Launches MSSP Portal to Empower Managed Security Service Providers

In the words of Sun Tzu, In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. This aptly captures the essence of todays cybersecurity landscape. Managed Security Service Providers MSSPs stand at the forefront, turning chaos into opportunity by securing digital assets across the entire infrastructure...

Verizon’s 2024 DBIR Unpacked: From Ransomware Evolution to Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

As we delve into cybersecuritys complex and evolving landscape, the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report DBIR offers crucial insights into the mechanisms and motives behind the latest wave of cyberattacks. Qualys is once again proud to contribute to the report, helping to dissect these...

CrushFTP Zero-Day Exploitation Due to CVE-2024-4040

Vulnerability Scope & Details CrushFTP disclosed a zero-day vulnerability in their software on April 19, 2024. The vulnerability is published on CVE-2024-4040. Affected versions: 9.x versions before 10.7.1 11.1.0 The CVSS score is 9.8. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass the VFS...