eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Third-Party Application Package Installed on Pixel Devices Type of vulnerability: Third-party application package installed on Pixel device firmware, with insufficient security controls. The problem: Mobile security vendor iVerify’s EDR product discovered an unsecured Android device at data analytics firm Palantir Technologies.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Encryption and secure communication protocols: Protecting data in transit between ICS components. Patch management: Keeping software and firmware up to date to close security gaps. Firmware manipulation is particularly dangerous because it often remains undetected until significant damage occurs.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 1, 2024

Apple AirPods Firmware Update Fixes Major Flaws Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass. The fix: Apple issued firmware patches (6A326 for AirPods and 6F8 for Beats) to address the vulnerability and enhance state management. To avoid unwanted access, update your firmware immediately.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2024

If exploited, the vulnerability would allow a threat actor to execute their own code within the processor’s firmware using System Management Mode (SMM). This can happen even when SMM is locked. The threat actor must get there first before they can exploit this flaw; this could be part of the reason it hasn’t been heavily exploited.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The fix: Upgrade to SonicWall’s firmware updates for Gen 5 (to version 5.9.2.14-13o), Threat actors exploited this weakness to incorporate devices into botnets, affecting devices running firmware versions up to FullImg-1023-1007-1011-1009. 13o), Gen 6 (to version 6.5.4.15.116n), and Gen 7 (to any version above 7.0.1-5035).

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2024

If exploited, the vulnerability would allow a threat actor to execute their own code within the processor’s firmware using System Management Mode (SMM). This can happen even when SMM is locked. The threat actor must get there first before they can exploit this flaw; this could be part of the reason it hasn’t been heavily exploited.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The fix: ASUS released firmware updates to address the vulnerabilities. Attackers target certain administrative API functions on these devices using specially crafted input. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Regularly check for updates to any software that doesn’t automatically update, including antivirus programs, firewalls, and other security tools. Updating firmware on devices like routers and smart home gadgets is also important. Enable automatic updates on your operating system, web browser, and apps whenever possible.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2024

The problem: The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specification has an open-source network implementation, EDK II, with nine discovered vulnerabilities. January 16, 2024 Open-Source UEFI Implementation Sees 9 Vulnerabilities Type of vulnerability: Weaknesses in the network boot process of UEFI’s network implementation.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Non-privileged threat actors can exploit these drivers to gain complete device control, execute arbitrary code, modify firmware, and escalate operating system privileges, posing a significant security risk. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Set Secure Firewall Rules & ACLs To prevent unwanted access and ensure effective traffic management, secure your firewall through updating firmware to resolve vulnerabilities and adopting proper configurations prior to installing firewalls in production. Sample Windows Defender Firewall prompts for firewall activation 2.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Check the Firewall Hardware & Operating System After you’ve prepared all the documentation and know everyone’s roles, one of the early steps in a firewall audit process is a hardware and firmware check. Look at the hardware to see whether it fits your company’s standards and security requirements.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

Some risks specifically affecting IoT include : Built-in vulnerabilities : IoT devices are often shipped specifically for consumer use, without enterprise-grade encryption or security controls. Secure Firmware Updates Are a Necessity for Resilient IoT Deployments. Related Posts.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

These one, three, and five year subscriptions provide enhanced support for the hardware, firmware maintenance, security updates, and optional participation in early-release firmware updates. SecureEdge Support For the appliances, the primary source of support will be the required Energize Updates subscriptions.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2024

Note that some DIR-600 devices are end of life, so D-Link won’t release any firmware updates for these. CVE-2021-40655 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows an attacker to forge a request and steal credentials; it affects DIR-605 routers.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 10, 2024

Timothy Hjort discovered these vulnerabilities , which allow the execution of OS commands and the uploading of malicious files, compromising the security of affected devices. The fix: Zyxel issued firmware patches 5.21(AAZF.17)C0 17)C0 for NAS326 and 5.21(ABAG.14)C0 Users should apply these updates right away to protect their devices.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

Immediately update your QNAP devices to the most recent firmware to mitigate these issues. The fix: QNAP has released an emergency upgrade ( QTS 5.1.7.2770 version 20240520 ) that addresses CVE-2024-27130 and other issues. Check for future updates and be cautious while sharing download links to avoid exploitation.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Automate Patches and Updates Ensure strong network security by automating regular updates of firewall firmware and installing security patches as soon as they become available. Without this strategy, attackers may exploit unidentified flaws, which could result in potential breaches and data compromises.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Strengthen Router Security: Enhance your router’s security by changing default login credentials. Regularly update router firmware to patch vulnerabilities and close potential avenues of attack. Your router may also have a built-in firewall; activate it if you do.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

and installed software (operating systems, applications, firmware, etc.). Web browsing security manages internal or local domain name service (DNS), secure web gateways (SWGs), firewall settings, and other techniques, tools, and protocols used to block dangerous or unwanted websites and URLs.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

However, also consider deploying specialized tools or tools with expanded capabilities, such as: Basic input output system (BIOS) security: Operates outside of the operating system to guard the firmware and other basic software connecting the operating system to a PC.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This feature can be included in firmware, in operating systems, or as a feature in open-source, shareware, or commercial applications. Full-disk encryption protects against the theft of the device or hard drive when they are powered down by rendering the contents of the device unreadable without the security key.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2024

To protect your network devices from potential risks, apply patches on a regular basis and keep their firmware up to date. The fix: Traeger has enabled automated firmware updates for grills using the D2 Wi-Fi Controller. Update your routers to the most recent versions ( 5.6.15, 6.1.9-lts,

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

The fix: To eliminate malware infections, perform a factory reset, upgrade to the latest firmware, change all default usernames and passwords, and adjust firewall rules to block exposure to unwanted remote management services. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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