Security Affairs

MARCH 9, 2025

“In 2023, the manufacturer Espressif reported in a statement that one billion units of this chip had been sold worldwide to date.” Through reverse engineering, Targolic researchers discovered hidden commeds (code 0x3F) in the ESP32 Bluetooth firmware. ” continues the researchers.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2024

. “Using a Mirai malware variant that incorporates ChaCha20 and XOR decryption algorithms, it has been seen compromising vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the wild, such as the DigiEver DVR, and TP-Link devices through CVE-2023-1389.” in newer ones. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

China-linked APT group Mustang Panda employed a custom firmware implant targeting TP-Link routers in targeted attacks since January 2023. In most recent attacks observed by Check Point, the threat actors employed custom firmware implant designed explicitly for TP-Link routers. ” reads the report published by Check point.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2025

Refer to the SMA1000 Administration Guide, section – Best Practices for Securing the Appliance.” The malware was well tailored to the system to provide stability and maintain persistence, even in the case of installation of firmware upgrades. ” concludes the advisory. reads the report published by Mandiant.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2023

Zyxel released security updates to address a critical security flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-27992 (CVSS score: 9.8), affecting its network-attached storage (NAS) devices. The vulnerability is a pre-authentication command injection issue that impacts the Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions prior to V5.21(AAZF.14)C0,

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Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2024

The flaw is a command injection vulnerability in the “setCookie” parameter in Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions before V5.21(AAZF.17)C0 17)C0 and NAS542 firmware versions before V5.21(ABAG.14)C0. The vulnerability affects NAS326 running firmware versions 5.21(AAZF.16)C0 16)C0 and earlier, and NAS542 running firmware versions 5.21(ABAG.13)C0

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2025

” The researchers noticed that the attack targeted firmware versions of devices ranging between 7.0.14 ” In June 2023, Fortinet addressed a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-27997,in FortiOS and FortiProxy that was exploited in a limited number of attacks. The threat actors used a workstation hostname ofkali.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2025

Named after the Aqua filename, it was first reported in November 2023. In mid-July 2024, Mitel addressed the vulnerability with the release of firmware updates. Akamai researchers spotted a new variant of the Mirai -based botnet Aquabot that is targeting vulnerable Mitel SIP phones. ” reads the report published by Akamai.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Google Threat Analysis Group and Google Project Zero first reported that the CVE-2023-33106, CVE-2023-33107, CVE-2022-22071 and CVE-2023-33063 are actively exploited in targeted attacks. The details of the remaining CVEs will be shared in our December 2023 public bulletin.”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2024

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a specification that defines the architecture of the platform firmware used for booting the computer hardware and its interface for interaction with the operating system. ” states CERT/CC. . ” states CERT/CC. . ” states CERT/CC.

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

Researchers reported that there are 490,000 Fortinet firewalls exposing SSL VPN interfaces on the internet, and roughly 69% of them are still vulnerable to CVE-2023-27997. For this reason, if the customer has SSL-VPN enabled, Fortinet is advising customers to take immediate action to upgrade to the most recent firmware release.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2024

The researchers discovered a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-49722 (CVSS score: 8.3), that can be exploited by an attacker on the same network to replace the device firmware with a rogue version. The vulnerability was reported to the vendor in August 2023 and was addressed by the vendor in November 2023.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2024

SonicWall next-generation firewall (NGFW) series 6 and 7 devices are affected by two unauthenticated denial-of-service vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2022-22274 and CVE-2023-0656 , that could potentially lead to remote code execution. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The three vulnerabilities were reported by the Taiwanese CERT, below are their descriptions: CVE-2023-39238 (CVSS 9.8): ASUS RT-AX55, RT-AX56U_V2 and RT-AC86U iperf-related modules set_iperf3_svr.cgi API has a format string vulnerability. This function does not properly verify the input format string.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2023

June 2023 security update for Android released by Google fixes about fifty flaws, including an Arm Mali GPU bug exploited by surveillance firms in their spyware. The June 2023 Android Security Bulletin provides details about the fix for more than fifty vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The researchers discovered the botnet in October 2023, but they believe it has been active since at least 2022. The experts reported the two vulnerabilities to the respective vendors, but they plan to release the fixes in December 2023. and earlier. The vulnerability affects VioStor NVR Versions 5.0.0 and earlier (5.0.0

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2023

A vulnerability impacting Zyxel firewalls, tracked as CVE-2023-28771, can be exploited to execute arbitary code on vulnerable devices. Researchers from TRAPA Security have discovered a critical remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-28771 (CVSS score 9.8), impacting Zyxel Firewall. through 5.35. through 5.35.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The most severe of these vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2023-40547 (CVSS score: 9.8), can lead to remote code execution under specific circumstances. The vulnerability CVE-2023-40547 is an RCE in http boot support that can lead to Secure Boot bypass “A remote code execution vulnerability was found in Shim. .”

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Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2023

Fortinet addressed a new critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-27997, in FortiOS and FortiProxy that is likely exploited in a limited number of attacks. Fortinet has finally published an official advisory about the critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-27997 (CVSS score: 9.2), impacting FortiOS and FortiProxy.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2024

Forescout experts questioned the attribution of cyber attacks that targeted the energy sector in Denmark in 2023 to the Russia-linked Sandworm. Forescout experts shared findings from their analysis of the cyber attacks that targeted the energy sector in Denmark in 2023, attributing them to the Russia-linked Sandworm. through 5.35.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Critical Start today released its biannual Cyber Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare, financial services, and state and local government industries. After a brief hiatus, Emotet threat actors resumed their operations in early March 2023.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 26, 2024

However SonicWall recommends youinstall the latest firmware. In March 2023, Mandiant researchers reported that alleged China-linked threat actors, tracked as UNC4540, deployed custom malware on a SonicWall SMA appliance. .” Below are the impacted versions: Impacted Platforms Impacted Versions SOHO (Gen 5) 5.9.2.14-12o

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

On April 25, 2023, Zyxel disclosed a critical vulnerability (CVSS score 9.8), tracked as CVE-2023-28771 , in a number of their firewalls. The vulnerability is an improper error message handling in Zyxel ZyWALL/USG series firmware versions 4.60 through 4.73, VPN series firmware versions 4.60 through 5.35. through 5.35.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

HP would take up to 90 days to address a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-1707, that resides in the firmware of some business-grade printers. HP is aware of a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-1707 (CVSS v3.1 The vendor has released temporary firmware mitigation for customers currently running FutureSmart 5.6

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Zyxel has published guidance for protecting firewall and VPN devices from ongoing attacks exploiting CVE-2023-28771 , CVE-2023-33009 , and CVE-2023-33010 vulnerabilities. Threat actors are actively attempting to exploit the command injection vulnerability CVE-2023-28771 impacting Zyxel firewalls. Patch 1 ZLD V5.36

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Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2023

ASUS addressed critical vulnerabilities in multiple router models, urging customers to immediately install firmware updates. ASUS is warning customers to update some router models to the latest firmware to address critical vulnerabilities. “Update your router to the latest firmware.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Many thanks to BSides Cheltenham for publishing their presenter’s outstanding BSides Cheltenham 2023 security content on the organizations’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSides Cheltenham 2023 – Stephen – All Your Firmwares Are Belong To Us: A Guide To Successful Acquisition appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

MAY 31, 2023

Researchers from firmware security firm Eclypsium have discovered a suspected backdoor-like behavior within Gigabyte systems. The experts discovered that the firmware in Gigabyte systems drops and executes a Windows native executable during the system startup process. The executable resides in a UEFI firmware volume.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

“The Ministry of Defence (MOD) of the Netherlands was impacted in 2023 by an intrusion into one of its networks. The malware survives reboots and firmware upgrades. Moreover, the infection survives firmware upgrades.” The effects were limited because of prior network segmentation” reads the report.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2023

Threat actors are actively exploiting a command injection flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-28771, in Zyxel firewalls to install malware. Threat actors are actively attempting to exploit a command injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-28771 , that impacts Zyxel firewalls. through 4.73, VPN series firmware versions 4.60

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2023

Tens of software vulnerabilities affected Qualcomm firmware and impacted the devices of Microsoft, Lenovo, and Samsung. Qualcomm January 2023 security bulletin addressed 22 software vulnerabilities in its Snapdragon suite. Lenovo released updates to address the vulnerabilities impacting the ThinkPad X13s BIOS.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2023

Researchers warn of several DDoS botnets exploiting a critical flaw tracked as CVE-2023-28771 in Zyxel devices. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-28771 (CVSS score: 9.8), is a command injection issue that could potentially allow an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable devices. through 5.35.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2023

The vulnerability impacts devices running firmware versions 7.3.15.0 Zyxel addressed the vulnerability in 2017 with the release of new firmware, however, the vendor warned that a Gafgyt variant was exploiting the flaw in 2019. Additionally, the P660HN-T1A running the latest generic firmware, version 3.40(BYF.11), 0)b31 or older.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

Cisco is warning of a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-20126 (CVSS score of 9.8), impacting SPA112 2-Port phone adapters. “An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by upgrading an affected device to a crafted version of firmware. The company product has reached end-of-life (EoL).

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2024

CVE-2024-29976 :This improper privilege management vulnerability in the command “show_allsessions” in Zyxel NAS326 and NAS542 devices could allow an authenticated attacker to obtain a logged-in administrator’s session information containing cookies on an affected device. The vulnerabilities affect NAS326 running firmware versions 5.21(AAZF.16)C0

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2023

An attacker could also use these vulnerabilities to access and control networked smart devices (security cameras, thermostats, smart locks), change router settings including credentials or DNS settings, or use a compromised network to launch attacks against other devices or networks.” for the RAX30 router family.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2023

The procedures allow administrators to provide device information such as server addresses, account information, and firmware updates. The server is used to provide configurations and firmware updates to the devices. In this scenario, an attacker can act as a rogue server and distribute malicious firmware.

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