Log4Shell – Follow This Multi-Layered Approach for Detection and Remediation

Since the Log4Shell vulnerability was first discovered, Qualys has analyzed and responded to the threat in a systematic way approaching it from all angles – detection, mitigation and remediation. Recognizing the challenge it poses to large enterprises, we recommend that organizations follow a...

Log4j “Log4Shell” RCE explained (CVE-2021-44228)

Hello everyone! I decided to make a separate episode about Log4Shell. Of course, there have already been many reviews of this vulnerability. But I do it primarily for myself. It seems to me that serious problems with Log4j and similar libraries will be with us for a long time. Therefore, it would...

openSUSE 15 Security Update : runc (openSUSE-SU-2021:4171-1)

The remote SUSE Linux SUSE15 host has a package installed that is affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the openSUSE-SU-2021:4171-1 advisory. - runc is a CLI tool for spawning and running containers on Linux according to the OCI specification. In runc, netlink is used internally as a...

HPESBGN04227 rev.1 - HPE Edge Infrastructure Automation, Apache Log4j 2 Remote Arbitrary Code Execution, Remote Code Execution, and Remote Denial of Service

Potential Security Impact: Remote: Arbitrary Code Execution, Code Execution, Denial of Service DoS SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS: ONLY impacted versions are listed. HPE Edge Infrastructure Automation - Prior to 2.0.6.1 CVSS Scores: | CVE | CVSS Vector | Base Score | | --- | --- | --- | |...

How to Get Started With Application Security

With a comprehensive security stack, Akamai’s application security solutions defend your entire ecosystem from threats. But before you can reap the benefits that come with application security, you need to create a configuration with Akamai’s APIs. Our Developer Advocacy team is here to walk you...

Meta Sues Hackers Behind Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram Phishing Attacks

Facebook's parent company Meta Platforms on Monday said it has filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. state of California against bad actors who operated more than 39,000 phishing websites that impersonated its digital properties to mislead unsuspecting users into divulging their login credentials...

Log4Shell: Wrap all your Log4j fixes before the holidays

The main challenge with Log4j is understanding your existing infrastructure, and identifying the location of all vulnerable Log4j libraries. Follow Wiz's recommendations to wrap it all before the Holidays!...

Ransom DDoS Enters its Fourth Wave

Extortionists target industries with most to lose from an outage Cybercriminals continue to target organizations threatening Denial of Service DDoS attacks in exchange for a ransom payment, traditionally demanded in bitcoin BTC. And it seems that no matter how many times these ransom threat cycle...

NSA and CISA Release Final Part IV of Guidance on Securing 5G Cloud Infrastructures

CISA has announced the joint National Security Agency NSA and CISA publication of the final of a four-part series, Security Guidance for 5G Cloud Infrastructures. Part IV: Ensure Integrity of Cloud Infrastructure focuses on platform integrity, microservices infrastructure integrity, launch time...

Immediate Steps to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure against Potential Cyberattacks

In light of persistent and ongoing cyber threats, CISA urges critical infrastructure owners and operators to take immediate steps to strengthen their computer network defenses against potential cyberattacks. CISA has released CISA Insights: Preparing For and Mitigating Potential Cyber Threats to...

The vulnerability in the web interface of the Cisco Prime Infrastructure monitoring and management system, as well as the Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM), allows a perpetrator to execute arbitrary code and gain access to protected information.

The vulnerability of the web interface for managing Cisco Prime Infrastructure network equipment and the Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager software relates to the lack of protective measures for the web page structure. Exploiting this vulnerability allows a malicious actor to execute...

A Look Into Purple Fox’s Server Infrastructure

By examining Purple Fox’s routines and activities, both with our initial research and the subject matter we cover in this blog post, we hope to help incident responders, security operation centers SOCs, and security researchers find and weed out Purple Fox infections in their network...

Gryphon Tower Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Gryphon Tower is a wireless router from Gryphon, Inc. Gryphon Tower is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability stemming from the presence of an unprotected ssh private key on the device, which could be exploited by an attacker to gain root access to servers belonging to Gryphon's...

This Week in Security News - December 10, 2021

This week, read about Trend Micro’s predictions for security in the coming year. Also, learn about the Biden administration’s latest initiatives for curtailing attacks on the transport infrastructure...

The vulnerability of the CLI component of the Cisco Prime Infrastructure monitoring and network management system, as well as the Cisco Evolved Programmable Network (EPN) Manager software, allows a malicious individual to gain unauthorized access to the device.

The vulnerability of the CLI component of the Cisco Prime Infrastructure monitoring and network management system, as well as the Cisco Evolved Programmable Network EPN Manager software, is related to insufficient protection for registration data. Exploiting this vulnerability can allow an attack...

WECON LeviStudioU

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 7.8 ATTENTION: Low attack complexity Vendor: WECON Technology Co., Ltd WECON Equipment: LeviStudioU Vulnerability: Stack-based Buffer Overflow 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow arbitrary code execution. 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS...

New Secured-core servers are now available from the Microsoft ecosystem to help secure your infrastructure

In the current pandemic-driven remote work environments, security has become increasingly important. Earlier this year, Colonial Pipeline, one of the leading suppliers of fuel on the East Coast of the United States, was hit by a ransomware attack.1 This caused a massive disruption of the fuel...

New Secured-core servers are now available from the Microsoft ecosystem to help secure your infrastructure

In the current pandemic-driven remote work environments, security has become increasingly important. Earlier this year, Colonial Pipeline, one of the leading suppliers of fuel on the East Coast of the United States, was hit by a ransomware attack.1 This caused a massive disruption of the fuel...

New reforms will enhance the security and resilience of Australia’s critical infrastructure

Improving the security of critical infrastructure has become the focus of many governments around the world, including Australia. This is because a failure or disruption in one area of critical infrastructure can have flow on effects that affect a nation’s security, economy and sovereignty. In th...

The vulnerability of the enterprise management server through the Internet-based Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) for virtual machine management in Azure allows attackers to escalate their privileges due to lack of access control mechanisms.

The vulnerability of the enterprise management server through the Internet-based Open Management Infrastructure OMI extensions for managing virtual machines in Azure is related to deficiencies in access control. Exploiting this vulnerability can allow attackers to enhance their privileges...