SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)
Johannes B. Ullrich
A brief daily summary of what is important in information security. The podcast is published every weekday and designed to get you ready for the day with a brie...
In this episode, we explore the efficient storage of honeypot logs in databases, issues with Citrix's Session Recording Agent and Windows Update. Ivanti is having another interesting security event and our SANS.edu graduate student Rich Green talks about his research on Passkeys.
Extracting Practical Observations from Impractical Datasets: A SANS Internet Storm Center diary entry discusses strategies for analyzing complex datasets to derive actionable insights.
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Extracting%20Practical%20Observations%20from%20Impractical%20Datasets/31582
Citrix Session Recording Agent Update Issue: Citrix reports that Microsoft's January security update fails or reverts on machines with the 2411 Session Recording Agent installed, providing guidance on addressing this issue.
https://support.citrix.com/s/article/CTX692505-microsofts-january-security-update-failsreverts-on-a-machine-with-2411-session-recording-agent?language=en_US
Ivanti Endpoint Manager Security Advisory: Ivanti releases a security advisory for Endpoint Manager versions 2024 and 2022 SU6, detailing vulnerabilities and recommended actions.
https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-EPM-January-2025-for-EPM-2024-and-EPM-2022-SU6?language=en_US
Revolutionizing Enterprise Security: The Exciting Future of Passkeys Beyond Passwords: A SANS.edu research paper explores the shift from traditional passwords to passkeys, highlighting the benefits and challenges of adopting passwordless authentication methods.
https://www.sans.edu/cyber-research/revolutionizing-enterprise-security-exciting-future-passkeys-beyond-passwords/
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ISC StormCast for Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Today's episode covers an odd 12 year old Netgear vulnerability that only received a proper CVE number last year. Learn about how to properly identify OpenID connect users and avoid domain name resue. Good old rsync turns out to be in need of patching and Fortinet: Not sure if it needs patching. Probably it does. Go ahead and patch it.
The Curious Case of a 12-Year-Old Netgear Router Vulnerability
Outdated Netgear routers remain a security risk, with attackers actively exploiting a 2013 vulnerability to deploy crypto miners. Learn how to protect your network by updating or replacing legacy hardware.
URL: https://isc.sans.edu/diary/The%20Curious%20Case%20of%20a%2012-Year-Old%20Netgear%20Router%20Vulnerability/31592
Millions at Risk Due to Google s OAuth Flaw
A flaw in Google s OAuth implementation enables attackers to exploit defunct domain accounts, exposing sensitive data. Tips on implementing MFA and domain monitoring to reduce risks.
URL: https://trufflesecurity.com/blog/millions-at-risk-due-to-google-s-oauth-flaw
Rsync 3.4.0 Security Release
The latest rsync update fixes critical vulnerabilities, including buffer overflows and symbolic link issues. Upgrade immediately to protect your file synchronization processes.
URL: https://download.samba.org/pub/rsync/NEWS#3.4.0
Fortinet PSIRT Advisories: Stay Secure
Fortinet's latest advisories address vulnerabilities in FortiOS, FortiProxy, and more. Review and apply patches promptly to secure your perimeter defenses.
URL: https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt
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ISC StormCast for Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
Today, Microsoft Patch Tuesday headlines our news with Microsoft patching 209 vulnerabilities, some
of which have already been exploited. Fortinet suspects a so far unpatched Node.js authentication
bypass to be behind some recent exploits of FortiOS and FortiProxy devices.
Microsoft January 2025 Patch Tuesday
This month's Microsoft patch update addresses a total of 209 vulnerabilities, including 12 classified as critical. Among these, 3 vulnerabilities have been actively exploited in the wild, and 5 have been disclosed prior to the patch release, marking them as zero-days.
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/31590
Fortinet Security Advisory FG-IR-24-535 CVE-2024-55591
An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS and FortiProxy may allow a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges via crafted requests to Node.js websocket module.
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-535
PRTG Network Monitor Update:
Update for an already exploited XSS vulnerability in Paesler PRTG Network Monitor CVE-2024-12833
https://www.paessler.com/prtg/history/stable
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ISC StormCast for Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
Episode Summary:
This episode covers brute-force attacks on the password reset functionality of Hikvision devices, a macOS SIP bypass vulnerability, Linux rootkit malware, and a novel ransomware campaign targeting AWS S3 buckets.
Topics Covered:
Hikvision Password Reset Brute Forcing
URL: https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Hikvision%20Password%20Reset%20Brute%20Forcing/31586
Hikvision devices are being targeted using old brute-force attacks exploiting predictable password reset codes.
Analyzing CVE-2024-44243: A macOS System Integrity Protection Bypass
URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/01/13/analyzing-cve-2024-44243-a-macos-system-integrity-protection-bypass-through-kernel-extensions/
Microsoft details a macOS vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass SIP using kernel extensions.
Rootkit Malware Controls Linux Systems Remotely
URL: https://cybersecuritynews.com/rootkit-malware-controls-linux-systems-remotely/
A sophisticated rootkit targeting Linux systems uses zero-day vulnerabilities for remote control.
Abusing AWS Native Services: Ransomware Encrypting S3 Buckets with SSE-C
URL: https://www.halcyon.ai/blog/abusing-aws-native-services-ransomware-encrypting-s3-buckets-with-sse-c
Attackers are using AWS s SSE-C encryption to lock S3 buckets during ransomware campaigns. We cover how the attack works and how to protect your AWS environment.
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ISC StormCast for Monday, January 13th, 2025
In today's episode, we cover the latest updates in cybersecurity:
Windows Defender Enhances Chrome Extension Detection
Microsoft's Defender now catalogs Chrome extensions to identify malicious ones. Learn how this improves enterprise security.
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Windows%20Defender%20Chrome%20Extension%20Detection/31574
Multi-OLE Analysis in Malicious Documents
A look at how attackers embed OLE files in Office documents to evade detection and the tools to combat it.
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Multi-OLE/31580
Ivanti Connect Secure RCE Vulnerability (CVE-2025-0282)
Details of a critical vulnerability affecting Ivanti products and the patching timelines.
https://labs.watchtowr.com/exploitation-walkthrough-and-techniques-ivanti-connect-secure-rce-cve-2025-0282/
Apple USB-C Controller Compromised
Researchers hacked Apple s ACE3 USB-C controller, highlighting hardware security challenges.
https://cybersecuritynews.com/apples-new-usb-c-controller-hacked/
IRS Pushes for IP PIN Enrollment
Protect yourself from tax-related identity theft by securing your IP PIN for the 2025 tax season.
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-encourages-all-taxpayers-to-sign-up-for-an-ip-pin-for-the-2025-tax-season
About SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)
A brief daily summary of what is important in information security. The podcast is published every weekday and designed to get you ready for the day with a brief, usually 5 minute long, summary of current network security related events. The content is late breaking, educational and based on listener input as well as on input received by the SANS Internet Stormcenter. You may submit questions and comments via our contact form at https://isc.sans.edu/contact.html .
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