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7-Year-Old 0-Day in Microsoft Office Exploited to Drop Cobalt Strike

By Deeba Ahmed Hackers are dusting off old tricks! A recent attack exploited vulnerabilities in systems running outdates Microsoft Office to deliver Cobalt Strike malware. Learn how to protect yourself! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 7-Year-Old 0-Day in Microsoft Office Exploited to Drop Cobalt Strike

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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6752-1

Ubuntu Security Notice 6752-1 - It was discovered that FreeRDP incorrectly handled certain memory operations. If a user were tricked into connecting to a malicious server, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause FreeRDP to crash, resulting in a denial of service.

Chinese Keyboard Apps Open 1B People to Eavesdropping

Eight out of nine apps that people use to input Chinese characters into mobile devices have weakness that allow a passive eavesdropper to collect keystroke data.

Chip Giants Finalize Specs Baking Security Into Silicon

Caliptra 1.0 offers a blueprint for integrating security features directly into microprocessors.

Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6749-1

Ubuntu Security Notice 6749-1 - It was discovered that FreeRDP incorrectly handled certain context resets. If a user were tricked into connecting to a malicious server, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause FreeRDP to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. Evgeny Legerov discovered that FreeRDP incorrectly handled certain memory operations. If a user were tricked into connecting to a malicious server, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause FreeRDP to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Google Patches Critical Chrome Vulnerability and Additional Flaws

By Waqas Using Google Chrome? Update your browser to the latest version right now! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google Patches Critical Chrome Vulnerability and Additional Flaws

Talos IR trends: BEC attacks surge, while weaknesses in MFA persist

Within BEC attacks, adversaries will send phishing emails appearing to be from a known or reputable source making a valid request, such as updating payroll direct deposit information.

Russian APT28 Exploiting Windows Vulnerability with GooseEgg Tool

By Waqas Update Windows Now or Get Hacked: Microsoft Warns of Actively Exploited Vulnerability! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russian APT28 Exploiting Windows Vulnerability with GooseEgg Tool

FortiNet FortiClient EMS 7.2.2 / 7.0.10 SQL Injection / Remote Code Execution

A remote SQL injection vulnerability exists in FortiNet FortiClient EMS (Endpoint Management Server) versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and 7.0.1 through 7.0.10. FortiClient EMS serves as an endpoint management solution tailored for enterprises, offering a centralized platform for overseeing enrolled endpoints. The SQL injection vulnerability is due to user controller strings which can be sent directly into database queries. FcmDaemon.exe is the main service responsible for communicating with enrolled clients. By default it listens on port 8013 and communicates with FCTDas.exe which is responsible for translating requests and sending them to the database. In the message header of a specific request sent between the two services, the FCTUID parameter is vulnerable to SQL injection. It can be used to enable the xp_cmdshell which can then be used to obtain unauthenticated remote code execution in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. Upgrading to either 7.2.3, 7.0.11 or above is recommended by Fo...