Google Chrome < 89.0.4389.72 Multiple Vulnerabilities

The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote macOS host is prior to 89.0.4389.72. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the 202103stable-channel-update-for-desktop advisory. - Uninitialized data in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 89.0.4389.72 allowed a...

Google Chrome < 89.0.4389.72 Multiple Vulnerabilities

The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 89.0.4389.72. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the 202103stable-channel-update-for-desktop advisory. - Uninitialized data in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 89.0.4389.72 allowed a...

NSA Releases Guidance on Zero Trust Security Model

The National Security Agency NSA has released Cybersecurity Information Sheet: Embracing a Zero Trust Security Model, which provides information about, and recommendations for, implementing Zero Trust within networks. The Zero Trust security model is a coordinated system management strategy that...

CISA Releases Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Exploitation of Accellion File Transfer Appliance

The cybersecurity authorities of Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States have released Joint Cybersecurity Advisory AA21-055A: Exploitation of Accellion File Transfer Appliance. Cyber actors worldwide have exploited vulnerabilities in Accellion File Transfer...

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Thunderbird, Firefox ESR, and Firefox

Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Mozilla security advisories for Firefox 86,...

VMware Releases Multiple Security Updates

VMware has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities—CVE-2021-21972, CVE-2021-21973, CVE-2021-21974—in ESXi, vCenter Server, and Cloud Foundation. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and...

SonicWall Releases Additional Patches

SonicWall has released firmware patches for SMA 100 series products in an update to its previous alert from February 3, 2021. A remote attacker could exploit a vulnerability in versions of SMA 10 prior to 10.2.0.5-29sv to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrator...

Advantech BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 9.8 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low skill level to exploit Vendor: Advantech Equipment: BB-ESWGP506-2SFP-T Vulnerability: Use of Hard-coded Credentials 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized...

U.S. Charges 3 North Korean Hackers Over $1.3 Billion Cryptocurrency Heist

The U.S. Department of Justice DoJ on Wednesday indicted three suspected North Korean hackers for allegedly conspiring to steal and extort over $1.3 billion in cash and cryptocurrencies from financial institutions and businesses. The three defendants — Jon Chang Hyok, 31; Kim Il, 27; and Park Jin...

Cisco Releases Security Updates for AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

Cisco has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review Cisco Security Advisory...

Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome

Google has released Chrome version 88.0.4324.182 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Release and apply the necessary updates. This...

North Korean Malicious Cyber Activity: AppleJeus

CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of the Treasury have released a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory and seven Malware Analysis Reports MARs on the North Korean government’s dissemination of malware that facilitates the theft of cryptocurrency—referred to by the U.S...

Hamilton-T1

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 4.3 ATTENTION: Low skill level to exploit Vendor: Hamilton Medical AG Equipment: Hamilton-T1 Vulnerabilities: Use of Hard-coded Credentials, Missing XML Validation 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow attackers with physical...

VMware Releases Security Update

VMware has released a security update to address a vulnerability in vSphere Replication. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2021-0001 and apply the necessary update...

Verify Your Valentine

This Valentine’s Day, before you go looking for love in all the wrong chat rooms, CISA reminds users to be wary of internet romance scams. At first, cyber criminals promise the reward of romance after adopting an alias to appear as a potential partner. Once your heart is hooked on hope, they turn...

Microsoft Launches Phase 2 Mitigation for Netlogon Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2020-1472)

Microsoft addressed a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Netlogon protocol CVE-2020-1472 on August 11, 2020. Beginning with the February 9, 2021 Security Update release, Domain Controllers will be placed in enforcement mode. This will require all Windows and non-Windows...

Apple Releases Security Updates

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in macOS Big Sur 11.2, macOS Catalina 10.15.7, and macOS Mojave 10.14.6. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Apple security upda...

Microsoft Warns of Windows Win32k Privilege Escalation

Microsoft has released a security advisory to address an escalation of privileges vulnerability, CVE-2021-1732, in Microsoft Win32k. A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. This vulnerability was detected in exploits in the wild. CISA encourages user...

Adobe Releases Security Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Adobe products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following Adobe Security Bulletins and apply the necessa...

Siemens DIGSI 4

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 7.8 ATTENTION: Low skill level to exploit Vendor: Siemens Equipment: DIGSI 4 Vulnerability: Incorrect Default Permissions 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a low privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM...