PoC Exploit Released for Actively Exploited Linux Kernel Out-Of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit has been released for a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Linux kernel, identified as CVE-2024-53104. The vulnerability exists within the USB Video Class (UVC) driver and can lead to...
Linux 6.14 Released – 500,000 Lines of Code Modified
Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, has announced the release of Linux 6.14-rc1, marking the end of the two-week merge window.
This release is notably smaller than usual, attributed to reduced development...
Linux 6.15-rc3 Released With Fix for Multiple Kernel Fixes
Linus Torvalds has announced the availability of the third release candidate for Linux kernel 6.15, continuing the development cycle with a collection of incremental improvements and bug fixes across numerous subsystems.
This update brings stability...
Dark Angels Ransomware Attacking Windows And Linux, ESXi Systems
The Dark Angels ransomware group is known for its "sophisticated" and "stealthy" attack strategies that primarily target large corporations for significant ransom payments.
This group has gained fame for executing highly targeted attacks, including a...
As an SOC/DFIR Team Member, How to Analyse Real-Time Linux Malware Network Traffic
Network traffic analysis has emerged as one of the most effective methods for detecting and investigating linux based malware infections .
By scrutinizing communication patterns, security professionals can uncover signs of malicious activity, including...
APT36 Using Customized Malware to Attack Indian Government Linux and Windows Servers
APT36 is a highly sophisticated APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) group that is known for conducting targeted espionage in South Asia and is strongly linked to Pakistan.
While this APT group is known for targeting the...
8-Year-Old Linux Kernel Bug ‘No Pipe but as Nasty as Dirty Pipe’ Found
Researchers have revealed details about a long-standing security vulnerability that has been active in the Linux kernel for over eight years. The cybersecurity analysts from Northwestern University (Zhenpeng Lin, Yuhang Wu, and Xinyu Xing)...
Multiple GStreamer Vulnerabilities Impact Linux Distributions Using GNOME
A recent security investigation has uncovered a series of vulnerabilities in GStreamer, the open-source multimedia framework integral to GNOME-based Linux distributions.
According to reports, vulnerabilities, spanning critical issues such as out-of-bounds writes, stack-buffer overflows,...
Mallox Ransomware Attacking Linux Servers In Wild – Decryptor Uncovered
Linux servers often provide hosting for critical applications, websites, and databases, which makes them a lucrative target for intruders to get unauthorized access to steal data and manipulate services.
Exploiting security holes in Linux servers...
Linux Kernel Vulnerability (CVE-2024-26925) Let Hackers Access Unauthorized Data
In a significant update from the Linux kernel's security team, a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-26925 has been addressed to bolster the security of systems worldwide.
The flaw was found in the netfilter subsystem,...