Schneier on Security

MAY 18, 2022

t turns out that the iPhone’s Bluetooth chip­ — which is key to making features like Find My work­ — has no mechanism for digitally signing or even encrypting the firmware it runs. The research is the first — or at least among the first — to study the risk posed by chips running in low-power mode.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 24, 2021

However, if a savvy thief managed to infiltrate the residence through its crawl space, the very foundation of the house might be putting the overall security of the home at risk. The post Firmware: Beyond Securing the Software Stack appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

I also looked at custom firmware and soldering and why, to my mind, that was a path I didn't need to go down at this time. Back to the bit about risks impacting data collected by IoT devices and back again to CloudPets, Context Security's piece aligned with my own story about kids' CloudPets messages being left exposed to the internet.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A single mistake can pose a significant risk to infrastructure and to the public. Firmware integrity checks: Regularly check that each device's firmware is up to date and verified—especially when outdated firmware is one of the most common entry points for attackers.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 8, 2024

Risk Assessment If an affected... The post Canon Printers: Critical CVE-2024-2184 (CVSS 9.8) Flaw Requires Immediate Firmware Update appeared first on Penetration Testing. Canon has released a security bulletin addressing a buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2024-2184, CVSS 9.8) in their WSD protocol process.

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SecureList

JULY 25, 2022

In our APT predictions for 2022 , we noted that despite these risks, we expected more attackers to reach the sophistication level required to develop such tools. In this report, we present a UEFI firmware rootkit that we called CosmicStrand and attribute to an unknown Chinese-speaking threat actor. an evil maid attack scenario).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

As of the publication, no publicly known vulnerabilities have been identified in the latest firmware version. CVE-2024-8357 : Lack of root of trust in App SoC, risking persistent attacker control by bypassing boot security checks.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Intel disclosed two high-severity vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2021-0157 and CVE-2021-0158, that affect the BIOS firmware in several processor families. Intel disclosed two high-severity vulnerabilities that affect the BIOS firmware in several processor families, both vulnerabilities have received a CVSS v3 score of 8.2.

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Penetration Testing

JULY 11, 2024

A security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-39202, has been discovered in the D-Link DIR-823X AX3000 Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless Router, posing a significant risk to users.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 26, 2023

Whether you are new to Linux or a seasoned Linux systems administrator, knowing the hardware and firmware on your systems is essential. Firmware that is out-of-date can pose security and operational risks. The post Linux Commands To Check The State Of Firmware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Numerous security vulnerabilities collectively known as LogoFAIL enable malefactors to interfere with the booting process of computer devices and implant bootkits, owing to issues related to image analysis components used by motherboard manufacturers for... The post LogoFAIL Vulnerabilities Expose Firmware Attacks: Endpoint Security Solutions (..)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to steal sensitive data, inject firmware payloads, and even reach LAN-connected devices. Sophos identified and publicly disclosed these attacks, including campaigns like Asnarök and “Personal Panda,” while warning vulnerable organizations of the risks.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2024

It is essential to understand the risks posed by quantum computing, as future advancements could compromise today's encrypted data, opening new opportunities for threat actors. Current efforts to address quantum threats Recognizing these risks, organizations and governments are developing quantum-resistant cryptographic methods.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Synology quickly addressed the vulnerability within 48 hours after notification, but, given the risk, urged users to apply updates immediately. Midnight Blue assumes all Synology firmware versions before the patch are vulnerable, so users should apply the patch immediately. ” reads the report published by Midnightblue.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 26, 2024

The findings focused on outdated software components in router firmware, across sectors from industrial operations to healthcare and critical infrastructure, highlighting associated cyber risks. These findings are not just a wake-up call, but also show the need for immediate action to mitigate cyber risks today and in the future.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

On June 11, Fortinet released a half-dozen security updates for its FortiOS firmware, including a weakness that researchers said allows an attacker to run malware on virtually any Fortinet SSL VPN appliance. “This is reachable pre-authentication, on every SSL VPN appliance,” French vulnerability researcher Charles Fol tweeted.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2022

The analysis of the internal chats of the Conti ransomware group revealed the gang was working on firmware attack techniques. The analysis of Conti group’s chats , which were leaked earlier this year, revealed that the ransomware gang has been working on firmware attack techniques. ” reads the post published by Eclypsium.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 31, 2023

Researchers warn that the UEFI firmware in many motherboards made by PC hardware manufacturer Gigabyte injects executable code inside the Windows kernel in an unsafe way that can be abused by attackers to compromise systems. Sophisticated APT groups are abusing similar implementations in the wild.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2023

The malware was likely deployed in 2021, and was able to persist on the appliances tenaciously, even surviving firmware upgrades. The malware checked for the presence of a firmware upgrade every ten seconds. Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. The upgrades, and the instructions on how to upgrade to 10.x

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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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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Tim Mackey, Head of Software Supply Chain Risk Strategy at Black Duck, explains: "Attacks on legacy cyber-physical, IoT, and IIoT devicesparticularly in an OT environmentare to be expected and must be planned for as part of the operational requirements for the device. For the latest updates and resources, visit StopRansomware.gov.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

Based on its assessment, it reckons that at least two million Britons are at risk from routers that haven’t been updated since 2016. Firmware updates aren’t only important for performance, they’re also needed to fix security issues when they arise. Local network vulnerabilities. Lack of updates. A wake up call to ISPs.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 16, 2022

Then there are firmware developers, transport agencies, testing facilities, and security evaluation agencies that handle the device before it is sent to the corporate client. The susceptibility laden throughout the device’s product journey leads to an increased risk. Finally, the TCU safeguards against reputation risk.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 9, 2025

The experts warn that a hidden feature poses a security risk for millions of IoT devices. Through reverse engineering, Targolic researchers discovered hidden commeds (code 0x3F) in the ESP32 Bluetooth firmware. Tarlogic also developed a tool for auditing Bluetooth device security across all operating systems.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2024

To mitigate the exposure to these threats, users are recommended to change default credentials, use strong passwords, review access logs, employ firewalls and IDS/IPS, and keep firmware up-to-date. Keep Software Updated : Apply the latest firmware updates to patch vulnerabilities. Implement strong, unique passwords across devices.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The company warns that the risk is higher if the management interface is accessible from the internet or an untrusted network, directly or via a dataplane interface with a management profile. The security vendor recommends restricting access to trusted internal IP addresses to minimize the risk of exploitation. h4 >= 11.2.4-h4

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Google Security

OCTOBER 15, 2024

We recognized the inherent risks associated with memory-unsafe languages and developed tools like sanitizers , which detect memory safety bugs dynamically, and fuzzers like AFL and libfuzzer , which proactively test the robustness and security of a software application by repeatedly feeding unexpected inputs.

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Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Researchers have found half a dozen high-risk vulnerabilities in the latest firmware version for the Netgear Nighthawk R6700v3 router. At publishing time the flaws remain unpatched. [.].

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We Live Security

MAY 6, 2021

Millions of Brits could be at risk of cyberattacks due to poor default passwords and a lack of firmware updates. The post Popular routers found vulnerable to hacker attacks appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2025

Plus, learn why code-writing GenAI tools can put developers at risk of package-confusion attacks. Both frameworks have a Core section, which outlines detailed activities and outcomes aimed at helping organizations discuss risk management. Check out NISTs effort to further mesh its privacy and cyber frameworks.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

“To assess the threat level posed by these vulnerabilities, we inspected JFrog’s database of more than 10,000 embedded firmware images (composed of only publicly available firmware images, and not ones uploaded to JFrog Artifactory).” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 13, 2024

Google has notified Pixel users about an actively exploited vulnerability in their phones’ firmware. Firmware is the code or program which is embedded into hardware devices. The CVE for this vulnerability is: CVE-2024-32896 : an elevation of privilege (EoP) issue in Pixel firmware.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

According to the researchers, the affected devices are “well-known IoT devices running the latest firmware.” Admins need to apply the latest updates to all vendors and watch for the next firmware releases. The post New DNS Spoofing Threat Puts Millions of Devices at Risk appeared first on eSecurityPlanet.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 16, 2021

SonicWall that offers next generation firewalls and various Cybersecurity solutions has announced that its customers using certain products are at a risk of being cyber attacked with ransomware. x firmware is going to reach its EOL aka End of Life. x firmware can use a complimentary virtual SMA 500v until the end of October this year.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2021

x firmware in an imminent ransomware campaign using stolen credentials.” “The exploitation targets a known vulnerability that has been patched in newer versions of firmware.” The network equipment vendor is now urging customers to update the firmware of their devices as soon as possible. “If 34 or 9.0.0.10

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2021

x firmware in an imminent ransomware campaign using stolen credentials.” The exploitation targets a known vulnerability that has been patched in newer versions of firmware.”. The network equipment vendor is now urging customers to update the firmware of their devices as soon as possible. reads the alert published by the company.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Researchers discovered multiple high-risk vulnerabilities affecting the latest firmware version for the Netgear Nighthawk R6700v3 router. Researchers from Tenable have discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the latest firmware version (version 1.0.4.120) of the popular Netgear Nighthawk R6700v3 WiFi router.

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