Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2018

HP has released firmware updates that address two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in some models of inkjet printers. HP has released firmware updates to address two critical RCE flaws affecting some Inkjet printers. Go to the Upgrading Printer Firmware page and follow the instructions provided to install the firmware.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The US National Security Agency (NSA) published guidance on the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Secure Boot customization. The United States National Security Agency (NSA) has published guidance on how the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Secure Boot feature that can be customized organizations.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2020

Netgear has addressed a critical remote code execution vulnerability that could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to take over AC Router Nighthawk (R7800) hardware running firmware versions prior to 1.0.2.68. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you download the latest firmware as soon as possible.” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2020

The CVE-2019-0090 vulnerability affects the firmware running on the ROM of the Intel’s Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME). Intel CSME is responsible for initial authentication of Intel-based systems by loading and verifying all other firmware for modern platforms.” x, SPS_E3_05.00.04.027.0. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The experts were investigating several suspicious UEFI firmware images when discovered four components, some of which were borrowing the source code a Hacking Team spyware. The firmware malware is based on code associated with HackingTeam’s VectorEDK bootkit, with minor changes. ” concludes the report. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2020

Hackers target QNAP NAS devices running multiple firmware versions vulnerable to a remote code execution (RCE) flaw addressed by the vendor 3 years ago. QNAP addressed the vulnerability with the release of firmware version 4.3.3 Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. on July 21, 2017.

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Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2020

Researchers devised a technique dubbed BadPower to alter the firmware of fast chargers to cause damage to connected systems or cause the device to catch fire. BadPower consists of corrupting the firmware of fast chargers. “Most BadPower problems can be fixed by updating the device firmware.” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

According to the experts, Tenda routers running a firmware version between AC9 to AC18 are vulnerable to the attack. “We recommend that Tenda router users check their firmware and make necessary update.” ” ~ Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2020

AMD is going to release patches for a flaw affecting the System Management Mode (SMM) of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). The vulnerability was discovered by the security researcher Danny Odler, it resides in the AMD’s Mini PC could allow attackers to manipulate secure firmware and execute arbitrary code.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2022

Threat actors behind the campaign used multiple accounts across several social media platforms to advertise password-cracking software for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and project files. The password cracking software also acts as a dropper for the Sality P2P bot.

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Security Affairs

JULY 10, 2020

The backdoor accounts in the firmware of 29 FTTH Optical Line Termination (OLT) devices from popular vendor C-Data. The security duo, composed of Pierre Kim and Alexandre Torres, disclosed seven vulnerabilities in the firmware of FTTH OLT devices manufactured by C-Data. ” reads the analysis published by the experts.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2020

Upon the installation, the malicious app registers itself as a foreground service and extracts an encrypted payload that gathers information about the victim’s device (android_id, manufacturer, model, firmware version, etc.) In this case, reflashing is pointless, so it would be worth considering alternative firmwares for your device.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2023

Milisic discovered pre-loaded malware into its firmware. Milisic purchased the T95 Android TV box to run Pi-hole , which is a Linux network-level advertisement and Internet tracker blocking application. The malicious code embedded in the firmware of the device acts like the Android CopyCat malware. ” Milisic concludes.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2023

The cause of the vulnerability is the 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, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.60 through 5.35, and ATP series firmware versions 4.60 through 5.35.

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Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2020

The vendor pointed out that DAP-1522 and DIR-816L models that have reached their “end of support” phase, this means that these devices running firmware versions v1.42 (and below) and v12.06.B09 Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, D-Link).

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The vulnerability is an unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Hikvision IP camera/NVR firmware, it was discovered by a security researcher that goes online with the moniker “Watchful IP.”. The expert pointed out that every firmware developed since 2016 has been tested and found to be vulnerable.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2020

Netlab shared its findings with LILIN on January 19, 2020, and the vendor addressed the issues with the release of the firmware update (version 2.0b60_20200207). The new firmware released by the vendors validated the hostname passed as input to prevent command execution. ” reads the advisory published by Netlab.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2020

Errata C specification (or higher), when the Secure Boot is enabled the OS is loaded only after all the firmware checks pass. Until today, users who wanted to use Tails operating system on their machine had to disable the Secure Boot, opening the door to firmware attacks. The security feature is part of the UEFI 2.3.1

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Security Affairs

JULY 11, 2019

The second vulnerability addressed by Intel affects SSD DC S4500/S4600 series firmware, it could be exploited by an attacker with physical access for privilege escalation. The flaw has been classified as “medium severity,” it affects firmware versions prior to SCV10150. ” reads the analysis published by Intel. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2020

Nichols discovered that the vulnerability affects 758 different firmware versions that run on 79 Netgear routers. Oldest firmware versions have been released as far back as 2007. The expert discovered the vulnerability in the web server component that is implemented in vulnerable Netgear router firmware. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2020

On February 10, 2020, the Taiwanese manufacturer DrayTek issued a security bulletin to address the vulnerability with the release of the firmware program 1.5.1. On the 6th Feb, we released an updated firmware to address this issue.” firmware or later. .” firmware or later. ” reads the security bulletin.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2019

Experts discovered a malicious app on Google Play, named Updates for Samsung , that was downloaded by over ten million users that poses as firmware updates. Over ten million users have installed a fake Samsung app named “ Updates for Samsung ” that poses as firmware updates. com via HTTPS. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2020

Flashing Firmware: Flashing BUSSide firmware inside the NodeMCU is quick and easy: # apt-get install esptool # git clone [link] # esptool --port /dev/ttyUSB0 write_flash 0x00000 BUSSide/FirmwareImages/*.bin. his majesty, the Firmware). In a couple of minutes you should get extracted the firmware. What do you do?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2020

“The program underscores HP’s commitment to delivering defense-in-depth across all aspects of printing—including supply chain, cartridge chip, cartridge packaging, firmware and printer hardware.” The company pointed out that non-HP supplies could include chips of unknown origin that may run untrusted firmware.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

Since then, the same spammers have used this method to advertise more than 100 different crypto investment-themed domains. That user advertised a service called “ Quot Project ” which said they could be hired to write programming scripts in Python and C++. In May 2020, Zipper told another Lolzteam member that quot[.]pw

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2020

The experts observed that once a device has been infected, the malicious code can prevent the installation of firmware updates. The two agencies urge organizations to ensure their devices have not been previously infected, they recommend a full factory reset of the device before performing the firmware upgrade.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2019

of the firmware. “An issue exists in the YubiKey FIPS Series devices with firmware version 4.4.2 there is no released firmware version 4.4.3) Yubico discovered the flaw in March and addressed it with the release of the firmware version 4.4.5 Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2020

A flaw, dubbed Cable Haunt, in Broadcom’s cable modem firmware exposed as many as 200 million home broadband gateways in Europe alone, at risk of remote hijackings. With almost no cable modem tested being secure without a firmware update, the number of modems initially vulnerable in Europe is estimated to be close to this number.”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2019

“The bug affecting the open source software was reported in 2009, yet its presence in the phone’s firmware remained unnoticed until now. Avaya addressed the issue with the release of new firmware on June 25. Affected models are 9600 Series, J100 Series or B189 running firmware version 6.8.1 Only the H.323

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2018

The vulnerability lies within the design and implementation of Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) credentials inside the Guardzilla Security Camera firmware.” This was determined through static analysis of the firmware shipping with the device. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

“Several firmware versions have been released, but some of the vulnerabilities have not been fully patched.” ” The vendor has released roughly 10 firmware updates since the vulnerabilities have been reported. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

The researchers focused their analysis on the firmware integrity verification process implemented in the Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLC. The attacker could access the feature by sending a special command via the universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter (UART) interface the boot process, before the PLC firmware is loaded.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2019

Searching online the expert first found an encrypted firmware, he found on a forum a Portable ROM Dumper , (a custom firmware update file that once loaded, dumps the memory of the camera into the SD Card) that allowed him to dump the camera’s firmware and load it into his disassembler (IDA Pro). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

This FTP server can be accessed with hardcoded credentials that are embedded in the firmware of the AP. The researchers reported the issue to Zyxel at the end of June, the vendor released hotfixes and firmware updates at the end of August. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2020

This week, firmware security company Eclypsium reported that billions of Windows and Linux devices are affected by a serious GRUB2 bootloader issue (CVE-2020-10713), dubbed BootHole , that can be exploited to install a stealthy malware. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2019

The company has already fixed the issues with the release of firmware versions 1.2.2.S0, “The industrial managed switch series 852 from WAGO is affected by multiple vulnerabilities such as old software components embedded in the firmware. The expert also found hardcoded private keys for the SSH daemon in the device’s firmware.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2019

Experts at firmware security firm Eclypsium have conducted a study on the device drivers from major vendors and discovered serious issues in over 40 drivers from 20 companies. “ a vulnerable driver could also give an attacker access to the “negative” firmware rings that lie beneath the operating system. Pierluigi Paganini.

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