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Experts monitor ongoing attacks using exploits for Log4j library flaws

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Researchers from DrWeb monitored attacks leveraging exploits for vulnerabilities in the Apache Log4j library. Researchers from DrWeb monitored attacks leveraging exploits for vulnerabilities (CVE-2021-44228, CVE-2021-45046, CVE2021-4104, and CVE-2021-42550) in the Apache Log4j library warning of the need to adopt protective measures.

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Two Linux botnets already exploit Log4Shell flaw in Log4j

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Immediately after the disclosure of the Log4Shell flaw in Log4j library threat actors started including the exploit code in Linux botnets. Researchers at NetLab 360 reported that their Anglerfish and Apacket honeypots were already hit by attacks attempting to trigger the Log4Shell flaw in the Log4j library. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Researchers created a PoC for Apache OFBiz flaw CVE-2023-51467

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As a result, like with many supply chain libraries, the impact of this vulnerability could be severe if leveraged by threat actors.” The experts pointed out that almost all of these are honeypots. reads the report published by SonicWall. The researchers pointed out that Apache OFBiz is not a hugely popular software.

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New Go-based Redigo malware targets Redis servers

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Researchers from security firm AquaSec discovered a new Go-based malware that is used in a campaign targeting Redis servers. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added this flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Attackers loads the library file exp_lin.so In March 2022, the U.S.

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Vulnerability Recap 4/15/24 – Palo Alto, Microsoft, Ivanti Exploits

eSecurity Planet

Typically, these vulnerabilities result in remote code execution or denial-of-service attacks, posing major dangers to users’ data security. In addition to securing internal assets, you also need to ensure SaaS data is protected. Check out our article on SaaS security checklist and learn how to create one.

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Log4Shell was in the wild at least nine days before public disclosure

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Threat actors are already abusing Log4Shell vulnerability in the Log4j library for malicious purposes such as deploying malware. A few hours ago, researchers at NetLab 360 reported that their Anglerfish and Apacket honeypots were already hit by attacks attempting to trigger the Log4Shell flaw in the Log4j library.

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Apache Log4j Zero Day Exploit Puts Large Number of Servers at Severe Risk

eSecurity Planet

A critical vulnerability in the open-source logging software Apache Log4j 2 is fueling a chaotic race in the cybersecurity world, with the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) issuing an emergency security update as bad actors searched for vulnerable servers. Also read: Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 2021. beta9 to 2.14.1.

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