CVE-2018-15856

An infinite loop when reaching EOL unexpectedly in compose/parser.c aka the keymap parser in xkbcommon before 0.8.1 could be used by local attackers to cause a denial of service during parsing of crafted keymap files...

Read: Apache Struts Patches ‘Critical Vulnerability’ CVE-2018-11776

On August 22, Apache Struts released a security patch fixing a critical remote code execution vulnerability. This vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2018-11776 S2-057 and affects Apache Struts versions 2.3 to 2.3.34 and 2.5 to 2.5.16. The vulnerability was responsibly disclosed by Man Yue Mo fro...

Apache Struts2 S2-057 vulnerability analysis and early warning-vulnerability warning-the black bar safety net

It is possible to perform a RCE attack when the namespace value isn't set for a result defined in underlying xml configurations and in the same time, its upper actions configurations have no or wildcard namespace. The Same possibility when using the url tag which doesn't have value and action set...

Back to Basics: Why We Need to Encourage More Secure IoT Development

The Internet of Things IoT is radically reshaping the way we live and work. Before our very eyes, organizations are becoming more agile, efficient and cost effective to run, all while consumers marvel at the wonders of the smart home, fitness trackers and connected cars. There’s just one major...

Microsoft Research Detours Package

Detours is a software package for monitoring and instrumenting API calls on Windows. Detours has been used by many ISVs and is also used by product teams at Microsoft. Detours is now available under a standard open source license MIT. This simplifies licensing for programmers using Detours and...

Dynamic API Call Tracer for Windows and Linux Applications: Drltrace

Drltrace is a dynamic API calls tracer for Windows and Linux applications designed primarily for malware analysis. Drltrace is built on top of DynamoRIO dynamic binary instrumentation framework. Motivation Malware analysis is not an easy task. Sophisticated software packers like Themida and...

New Ways to Track Internet Browsing

Interesting research on web tracking: "Who Left Open the Cookie Jar? A Comprehensive Evaluation of Third-Party Cookie Policies: Abstract: Nowadays, cookies are the most prominent mechanism to identify and authenticate users on the Internet. Although protected by the Same Origin Policy, popular...

New PHP Code Execution Attack Puts WordPress Sites at Risk

Sam Thomas, a security researcher from Secarma, has discovered a new exploitation technique that could make it easier for hackers to trigger critical deserialization vulnerabilities in PHP programming language using previously low-risk considered functions. The new technique leaves hundreds of...

New PHP Code Execution Attack Puts WordPress Sites at Risk

Sam Thomas, a security researcher from Secarma, has discovered a new exploitation technique that could make it easier for hackers to trigger critical deserialization vulnerabilities in PHP programming language using previously low-risk considered functions. The new technique leaves hundreds of...

Beers with Talos EP 35: Live from the RiRa at Black Hat

Beers with Talos BWT Podcast Ep. 35 is now available. Download this episode and subscribe to Beers with Talos: If iTunes and Google Play aren't your thing: www.talosintelligence.com/podcast. Ep. 35 show notes: Recorded Aug. 8, 2018 — We decided to broadcast while we were all together at Black Hat...

BMW ConnectedDrive - (Update) VIN Session Vulnerability

Document Title: =============== BMW ConnectedDrive - Update VIN Session Vulnerability References: =========== http://www.vulnerability-lab.com/getcontent.php?id=1913 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udJoa3JEGM Advisory: http://www.vulnerability-lab.com/getcontent.php?id=1736 Vulnerability...

DEF CON 2018: Hacking Medical Protocols to Change Vital Signs

LAS VEGAS – In recent years there has been more attention paid to the security of medical devices; however, there has been little security research done on the unique protocols used by these devices. Many of the insulin pumps, heart monitors and other gadgets found in hospital rooms use aging...

New WhatsApp flaws let attackers hack chats to spread fake news

By Waqas Spreading fake news through WhatsApp was never so easy before. According to the latest research from Check Point security firm, WhatsApp users are at the risk of getting their private chats and group conversations hacked and exploited. Researchers discovered a new wave of attacks that...

Fighting the Skills Gap Via Industry Leading Research and Inspiring Events

By Kevin Simzer Among the headline-grabbing reports of election hacking, nation-state raids on utilities firms, and mega-data breaches, few outside the industry ask the question: Did the cybersecurity skills shortage play a part? It’s impossible to say for sure. However, what we do know is that...

Microsoft’s Top 100 Security Researchers – Black Hat 2018 Edition

This morning we are excited to unveil the security researcher leaderboard at the Black Hat Security Conference. This list recognizes the top security researchers who have contributed research to the Microsoft products and services. If you are curious on how we build the list, check out our blog...

Microsoft’s Top 100 Security Researchers – Black Hat 2018 Edition

This morning we are excited to unveil the security researcher leaderboard at the Black Hat Security Conference. This list recognizes the top security researchers who have contributed research to the Microsoft products and services. If you are curious on how we build the list, check out our blog...

Ethernet place the JSON-RPC Interface to a variety of stolen currency technique big secret-vulnerability warning-the black bar safety net

In 2010, Laszlo the use of 10,000 bitcoin to buy a $ 25 pizza is considered bitcoin in the real world in the first transaction. In 2017, the block chain technology as the digital currency's price soared and standing on the air above. Who could have imagined that in 2010 that two pieces of pizza,...

Datacenter Traces

In our research we use actual traces, collected from different production datacenters...

Facebook Removes 17 Profiles Involved in Political Meddling

Facebook Tuesday said that it has removed 32 pages from its platform involved in “coordinated inauthentic behavior.” The action comes months before the November midterm elections – and at a time when all eyes are on Facebook to see how it protects against potential campaigns attempting to sway...

Security Glitch in IoT Camera Enabled Remote Monitoring

Swann has patched a flaw in its connected cameras that would allow a remote attacker to access their video feeds. A research team, consisting of Andrew Tierney, Chris Wade and Ken Munro from Pen Test Partners, as well as security researchers Alan Woodward, Scott Helme and Vangelis Stykas, develop...