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Tageszusammenfassung - Mittwoch 12-12-2012
by Daily end-of-shift report 12 Dec '12

12 Dec '12

======================= = End-of-Shift report = ======================= Timeframe: Dienstag 11-12-2012 18:00 − Mittwoch 12-12-2012 18:00 Handler: Matthias Fraidl Co-Handler: Christian Wojner *** First fake-installer Trojan for Mac OS *** --------------------------------------------- December 11, 2012 Russian anti-virus company Doctor Web informs users about a new Trojan for Mac OS X dubbed Trojan.SMSSend.3666. The malicious scheme used to spread this Trojan is notorious among many Windows users but until now it hasnt been employed to deceive owners of Macs. Trojan.SMSSend is a fake installer which can be downloaded from various sites under the guise of useful software. Trojan.SMSSend programs are found in large numbers on the Internet. These are fake installers available --------------------------------------------- http://news.drweb.com/show/?i=3138&lng=en&c=9 *** Web-Seiten identifizieren Besucher über deren soziale Netze *** --------------------------------------------- Der New Yorker Sumit Suman staunte nicht schlecht. Nach seinem Besuch der Web-Seiten von UberVu bekam er am nächsten Tag eine persönliche E-Mail mit Werbeangeboten der Firma. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Web-Seiten-identifizieren-Besucher-ueb… *** Dezember-Patchday bei Microsoft und Adobe *** --------------------------------------------- Microsoft und Adobe haben ihre Dezember-Patchdays abgehalten und dabei zahlreiche kritische Lücke geschlossen. Während Microsoft die meisten Windows-Versionen, den Internet Explorer, Word und einige Server-Produkte abgesichert hat, gab es von Adobe Patches für den Flash Player, AIR und ColdFusion. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Dezember-Patchday-bei-Microsoft-und-Ad… *** Microsoft Internet Explorer 610 Mouse Tracking *** --------------------------------------------- Topic: Microsoft Internet Explorer 610 Mouse Tracking Risk: Medium Text:Summary: Unprivileged attackers can track your system-wide mouse movements from any IE page, even when the page is unfocused o... --------------------------------------------- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/securityalert_database/~3/GTaeIyspNpM/WLB-20… *** Samsungs smart TVs wide open to exploits *** --------------------------------------------- The downside to being more like a PC Samsungs Smart TV has a vulnerability which allows remote attackers to swipe data, according to security researchers. --------------------------------------------- http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2012/12/12/smart_tv_pw… *** Russian space research org targeted by mystery malware attack *** --------------------------------------------- Korean message forum becomes cyber-espionage hub Security researchers have discovered a targeted attack against Russian hi-tech firm that appears to originate in Korea. --------------------------------------------- http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2012/12/12/russian_cyb… *** North America and Europe Most Threatened by Money-Stealing Android Trojans *** --------------------------------------------- "If youre living in Europe or North America and if youre an Android user, the mobile malware that targets you is most likely designed to steal your money. On the other hand, if you live in Asia, youre more likely to be bombarded with aggressive adware and annoying ads. These are the results of a study performed by security firm Bitdefender with the aid of its mobile security solution, between January 1 and December 1, 2012...." --------------------------------------------- http://news.softpedia.com/news/North-America-and-Europe-Most-Threatened-by-…

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Tageszusammenfassung - Dienstag 11-12-2012
by Daily end-of-shift report 11 Dec '12

11 Dec '12

======================= = End-of-Shift report = ======================= Timeframe: Montag 10-12-2012 18:00 − Dienstag 11-12-2012 18:00 Handler: Matthias Fraidl Co-Handler: Christian Wojner *** Beware of Bitcoin miner posing as Trend Micro AV *** --------------------------------------------- "Malware almost always comes in disguise, but some malware peddlers try to do a better job than others. Trend Micro researchers have recently uncovered a piece of malware that tried to pass itself off as "Trend Micro AntiVirus Plus AntiSpyware" (click on the screenshot to enlarge it):Unfortunately for whose who get fooled, the software in question is a Trojan that creates the process svchost. exe and downloads additional malicious components such as a Bitcoin miner application --------------------------------------------- http://www.net-security.org/malware_news.php?id=2349 *** Multipurpose Necurs Trojan infects over 83,000 computers *** --------------------------------------------- "The polivalent Necurs malware family has been wreaking havoc in November by infecting over 83,000 unique computers - and that are only the ones detected by Microsofts solutions! The Necurs Trojan is capable of:Modifying the computers registry in order to make itself start after every reboot. Dropping additional components that prevents a large number of security applications from functioning correctly, including the ones manufactured by Avira, Kaspersky Lab, Symantec and --------------------------------------------- http://www.net-security.org/malware_news.php?id=2350 *** 200,000 new malicious programs detected every day *** --------------------------------------------- "Kaspersky Lab released its annual Kaspersky Security Bulletin, which provides the overall malware and cyber-threat statistics for 2012. The report revealed significant growth of Mac-specific malware and an explosive growth in the number of threats targeting the Android platform. Overall, Kaspersky Lab detected and blocked more than 1...." --------------------------------------------- http://www.net-security.org/malware_news.php?id=2352 *** Necurs Rootkit Infections Way Up *** --------------------------------------------- "Infections from a nasty bit of malware, generally delivered by the Black Hole Exploit Kit, surged in November, hitting more than 83,000 machines. Microsofts Malware Protection Center rates the Necurs rootkit threat as severe. Dubbed a rootkit by Kaspersky Lab, Necurs has many dimensions to it...." --------------------------------------------- http://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/necurs-rootkit-infections-way-120712? *** Joomla (and WordPress) Bulk Exploit Going on, (Mon, Dec 10th) *** --------------------------------------------- Weve gotten some reports and discussion around many Joomla (and some WordPress) sites exploited and hosting IFRAMES pointing to bad places. Well get to the downloaded in a second, but the interesting thing to note is that it doesnt seem to be a scanner exploiting one vulnerability but some tool thats basically firing a bunch of Joomla and Wordpress exploits at a given server and hoping something hits. Wed like PCAPs or weblogs if youre seeing something similar in your environment. --------------------------------------------- http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=14677&rss *** Russian ransomware strikes Queensland doctor *** --------------------------------------------- Seven years of patients files encrypted by crooks. A medical practice in the Australian state of Queensland, the Miami Family Medical Centre, has been hit by ransomware said to originate in Russia. --------------------------------------------- http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2012/12/11/queensland_… *** Unzuverlässige Trojaner-Warnungen durch Android 4.2 *** --------------------------------------------- Nur 15 Prozent der in einer Analyse eingesetzten Schadsoftware hat der mit Googles Betriebssystem Jelly Bean (Android 4.2) kommende App Verification Service entdeckt. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Unzuverlaessige-Trojaner-Warnungen-dur…

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Tageszusammenfassung - Montag 10-12-2012
by Daily end-of-shift report 10 Dec '12

10 Dec '12

======================= = End-of-Shift report = ======================= Timeframe: Freitag 07-12-2012 18:00 − Montag 10-12-2012 18:00 Handler: Matthias Fraidl Co-Handler: Christian Wojner *** Sophos Security Threat Report 2013, today... tomorrow *** --------------------------------------------- "Sophos was one of the first security firms that has published a report, Sophos Security Threat Report 2013, on current status of security landscape making predictions for incoming year. The document propose an interesting overview on most common and dangerous cyber threats attempting to determine the level of penetration by different countries. The factors that have primary contributed to the diffusion of new cyber threats are the increasing in use of social networks platforms and --------------------------------------------- http://www.infosecisland.com/blogview/22771-Sophos-Security-Threat-Report-2… *** Onlinebanking lieber per Althandy *** --------------------------------------------- Derzeit droht Nutzern von Internet-Banking-Diensten Gefahr durch den Trojaner Eurograbber, der Geld von mehr als 30 000 Bankkonten erbeutet haben soll. Er greift Online-Banking-Teilnehmer, die PC und Smartphone kombiniert einsetzen, gezielt an und fängt durch geschickte Fragen sowohl Kontodaten als auch Transaktionsnummern seiner Opfer ab. Internetnutzer können sich jedoch mit ein paar Tricks schützen. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Onlinebanking-lieber-per-Althandy-1764… *** My Little Pronny: Autorun worms continue to turn *** --------------------------------------------- "Malware activity exploiting Autorun on Windows computers has been generating quite a few calls to ESET support lines lately, reminding us that old infection techniques seldom die and USB flash drives can still be an effective means of getting malicious code onto a computer. USB drives can be used to infect computers that automatically execute files on removable media when that media is inserted. On Windows machines this is known as the Autorun feature (referred to as Autoplay in Windows --------------------------------------------- http://blog.eset.com/2012/12/07/autorun-worm-continues-to-turn *** 16-30 November 2012 Cyber Attacks Timeline *** --------------------------------------------- "November has gone and its time to review this months cyber landscape. From a Cyber Crime perspective, November 2012 will be probably remembered for the breach to Nationwide, one of the largest insurance and financial services providers in the US, a breach that has potentially left up to 1 million users exposed. Unfortunately, in terms of massive breaches, this is not the only remarkable event of the month, just at the end Acer India has suffered a massive cyber attack culminated in the --------------------------------------------- http://hackmageddon.com/category/security/cyber-attacks-timeline/ *** That square QR barcode on the poster? Check its not a sticker *** --------------------------------------------- Crooks slap on duff codes leading to evil sites Cybercrooks are putting up stickers featuring URLs embedded in Quick Response codes (QR codes) as a trick designed to drive traffic to dodgy sites. --------------------------------------------- http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2012/12/10/qr_code_sti… *** Trojans spread from compromised Dalai Lama website *** --------------------------------------------- December 5, 2012 Russian anti-virus company Doctor Web is informing users that several Trojans are being spread from compromised websites. In particular, malware is being downloaded from the official site of the Dalai Lama. Mac OS X systems are in danger as well as Windows PCs. Several days ago Doctor Web was informed that the official site of Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, had been compromised. Doctor Webs analysts discovered that when loading a page from the site in a --------------------------------------------- http://news.drweb.com/show/?i=3124&lng=en&c=9 *** DDoS Attacks: Lessons Learned - 4 Thought Leaders Share Insights About Bank Attacks *** --------------------------------------------- "Distributed-denial-of-service attacks waged against leading U.S. banks between mid-September and mid-October led to improved information sharing about threats. And that exchange proved effective in minimizing disruptions. Inter-bank and industry communication helped financial institutions targeted later in the DDoS campaign suffer less severe outages than those targeted earlier, says Mike Smith, a DDoS specialist at Web security vendor Akamai Technologies...." --------------------------------------------- http://www.bankinfosecurity.com/ddos-attacks-lessons-learned-a-5343?rf=2012… *** The "hidden" backdoor - VirTool:WinNT/Exforel.A *** --------------------------------------------- Recently we discovered an advanced backdoor sample - VirTool:WinNT/Exforel.A. Unlike traditional backdoor samples, this backdoor is implemented at the NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification) level. https://blogs.technet.com/b/mmpc/archive/2012/12/09/the-quot-hidden-quot-ba… *** Vuln: TP-LINK TL-WR841N Router Multiple HTML Injection Vulnerabilities *** --------------------------------------------- TP-LINK TL-WR841N Router Multiple HTML Injection Vulnerabilities --------------------------------------------- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56602 *** VLC Media Player 2.0.4 Buffer Overflow *** --------------------------------------------- Topic: VLC Media Player 2.0.4 Buffer Overflow Risk: High Text:Title : VLC media player 2.0.4 buffer overflow POC Version : 2.0.4 Twoflower Date : 2012-12-06 Vendor : http:/... --------------------------------------------- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/securityalert_database/~3/JsOQvc6gSeY/WLB-20…

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Tageszusammenfassung - Freitag 7-12-2012
by Daily end-of-shift report 07 Dec '12

07 Dec '12

======================= = End-of-Shift report = ======================= Timeframe: Donnerstag 06-12-2012 18:00 − Freitag 07-12-2012 18:00 Handler: Matthias Fraidl Co-Handler: Robert Waldner *** Sieben Microsoft-Patches auf einen Streich am Patchday *** --------------------------------------------- Microsoft kündigte an, anlässlich seines Dezember-Patchdays am kommenden Dienstag sieben Patch-Pakete (Bulletins) herauszugeben, die insgesamt elf Sicherheitslücken schließen. Fünf der Patch-Pakete stuft das Unternehmen als kritisch ein; sie schließen Lücken, die das Einschleusen von Schadcode aus der Ferne erlauben. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Sieben-Microsoft-Patches-auf-einen-Str… *** Viele beliebte Windows-Programme unzureichend gesichert *** --------------------------------------------- Der Autor der Software SlopFinder beschreibt, dass viele beliebte Windows-Programme selbst grundlegende Schutzmechanismen nicht verwenden. So soll bei DEP (Data Execution Prevention) der Prozessor über ein Flag (NX-Bit) die Ausführung von eingeschleustem Schadcode im Datenbereich verhindern. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Viele-beliebte-Windows-Programme-unzur… *** RSA boss predicts "catastrophic" cyber attack *** --------------------------------------------- "A large-scale attack on critical infrastructure will soon become a reality, according to RSA chief executive Art Coviello. The security boss said that poor government security protections combined with increasingly sophisticated attack techniques has left critical infrastructure at risk for attacks which could cause widespread damage."I abhor the phrase Cyber Pearl Harbor because I think it is a poor metaphor to describe the state I believe we are in," Coviello --------------------------------------------- http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2229201/rsa-boss-art-coviello-predicts-catas… *** Skynet, a Tor-powered botnet straight from Reddit *** --------------------------------------------- FROM: Matthias Fraidl <fraidl(a)cert.at> Following is an overview of this malware labelled by the creator as Skynet: a Tor-powered trojan with DDoS, Bitcoin mining and Banking capabilities, that we observed spreading through the veins of Usenet. https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2012/12/06/skynet-a-tor… --------------------------------------------- /taranis/mod_assess/show_mail.pl?id=1826 *** BlackHole Exploit Kit Has Difficulties in Infecting Chrome Users, Experts Say *** --------------------------------------------- "The notorious BlackHole exploit kit has been around for quite some time now, with new iterations being released periodically. While it can be considered one of the most efficient cybercriminal tools, BlackHole doesnt like it when its victims utilize Googles Chrome web browser. According to experts from Blue Coat, when potential victims are tricked into clicking on links that point to BlackHole-infested websites, theyre presented with a loading or a please wait message, while in the --------------------------------------------- http://news.softpedia.com/news/BlackHole-Exploit-Kit-Has-Difficulties-in-In… *** New Trojan Exploits Mobile Channel - Eurograbber Defeats Two-Factor Authentication *** --------------------------------------------- "Eurograbber is more than just another banking Trojan. Its an exploitation of fundamental online banking authentication practices that could strike any institution, says Check Points Darrell Burkey. This Zeus variant Trojan is blamed for attacks that stole more than 36 million Euros ($47 million U.S. dollars) from an estimated 30,000 consumer and corporate accounts at European banks...." --------------------------------------------- http://www.bankinfosecurity.com/interviews/new-trojan-exploits-mobile-chann… *** WhatsApp schließt Lücke erneut, aber nicht überall *** --------------------------------------------- Das Katz-und-Maus-Spiel um die Sicherheit von WhatsApp geht in die nächste Runde: Nachdem heise Security vor rund einer Woche demonstriert hatte, dass die Android-Version nach wie vor anfällig für Account-Hijacking ist, bietet der Betreiber nun WhatsApp-Version 2.8.8968 über Google Play an, die eine verbesserte Rufnummern-Verifikation verspricht. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/WhatsApp-schliesst-Luecke-erneut-aber-…

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Tageszusammenfassung - Donnerstag 6-12-2012
by Daily end-of-shift report 06 Dec '12

06 Dec '12

======================= = End-of-Shift report = ======================= Timeframe: Mittwoch 05-12-2012 18:00 − Donnerstag 06-12-2012 18:00 Handler: Stephan Richter Co-Handler: Robert Waldner *** Bugtraq: CVE-2012-4534 Apache Tomcat denial of service *** --------------------------------------------- CVE-2012-4534 Apache Tomcat denial of service --------------------------------------------- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/524945 *** Vuln: Adobe InDesign Server RunScript SOAP Message Remote Command Execution Vulnerability *** --------------------------------------------- Adobe InDesign Server RunScript SOAP Message Remote Command Execution Vulnerability --------------------------------------------- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56574 *** Opera GIF Image Handling Buffer Underflow Vulnerability *** --------------------------------------------- http://secunia.com/advisories/51462/ *** Vuln: Computer Associates XCOM Data Transport Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability *** --------------------------------------------- Computer Associates XCOM Data Transport Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability --------------------------------------------- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56824

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Tageszusammenfassung - Mittwoch 5-12-2012
by Daily end-of-shift report 05 Dec '12

05 Dec '12

======================= = End-of-Shift report = ======================= Timeframe: Dienstag 04-12-2012 18:00 − Mittwoch 05-12-2012 18:00 Handler: Stephan Richter Co-Handler: Robert Waldner *** SHA1-Schwäche begünstigt Passwortknacker *** --------------------------------------------- Jens Steube, einer der Autoren des populären Passwortknackers Hashcat, hat eine "Schwäche im kryptografischen Hash-Verfahren SHA1" (PDF-Datei) ausgemacht, die es ihm erlaubt, das Knacken von Passwörtern um etwa 20 Prozent zu beschleunigen. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/SHA1-Schwaeche-beguenstigt-Passwortkna… *** ATM Thieves Swap Security Camera for Keyboard *** --------------------------------------------- This blog has featured stories about a vast array of impressive, high-tech devices used to steal money from automated teller machines (ATMs). But every so often thieves think up an innovation that makes all of the current ATM skimmers look like childs play. Case in point: Authorities in Brazil have arrested a man who allegedly stole more than USD $41,000 from an ATM after swapping its security camera with a portable keyboard that let him hack the cash machine. --------------------------------------------- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KrebsOnSecurity/~3/kPS5w9ExcfQ/ *** Twitter’s deathless spoofing bug gets the heart-stake again *** --------------------------------------------- Facebook, Venmo also plug SMS vuln Twitter says it has plugged its years-old SMS spoofing vulnerability after yet-another disclosure, this time by security consultant Jonathan Rudenberg. Facebook and social payments outfit Venmo have also blocked the vulnerability.… --------------------------------------------- http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2012/12/05/twitter_dum… *** Security Patch released for BIND 9.9.2, (Wed, Dec 5th) *** --------------------------------------------- A security patch was released for BIND 9.9.2. The patch addresses 26 different bugs and/or security issues. Update your bind DNS server to version 9.9.2-P1. Updates can be downloaded here: http://www.isc.org/downloads/all More information is available here: https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-0082 (c) SANS Internet Storm Center. http://isc.sans.edu Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License. --------------------------------------------- http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=14641&rss *** Apache Tomcat CSRF Prevention Filter Bypass *** --------------------------------------------- Topic: Apache Tomcat CSRF Prevention Filter Bypass Risk: Low Text:CVE-2012-4431 Apache Tomcat Bypass of CSRF prevention filter Severity: Important Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation ... --------------------------------------------- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/securityalert_database/~3/llUlhAAXXjo/WLB-20… *** Apache Tomcat Security Bypass *** --------------------------------------------- Topic: Apache Tomcat Security Bypass Risk: Medium Text:CVE-2012-3546 Apache Tomcat Bypass of security constraints Severity: Important Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation ... --------------------------------------------- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/securityalert_database/~3/bHs7rEreGXQ/WLB-20… *** HPSBPI02807 SSRT100928 rev.1 - HP LaserJet Pro 400 Multi Function Printers, Remote Unauthorized Access *** --------------------------------------------- https://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/ docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c03464042 *** HPSBPI02828 SSRT100778 rev.1 - HP LaserJet and Color LaserJet, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) *** --------------------------------------------- https://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/ docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c03556108 *** HPSB3C02831 SSRT100661 rev.1 - HP Intelligent Management Center User Access Manager (UAM), Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code *** --------------------------------------------- https://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/ *** Sophos Security Threat Report 2013: Norway Is the Safest Country *** --------------------------------------------- "Sophos has just released its Security Threat Report 2013. The study focuses on topics such as Mac malware, targeted attacks, polymorphic attacks, ransomware, Android threats, Java attacks, and the BlackHole exploit kit. An interesting part of the report is the one which details the 10 riskiest and the 10 safest countries in the world...." --------------------------------------------- http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sophos-Security-Threat-Report-2013-Norway-Is… *** New 25-GPU Monster Devours Strong Passwords In Minutes *** --------------------------------------------- chicksdaddy writes "A presentation at the Passwords^12 Conference in Oslo, Norway (slides), has moved the goalposts on password cracking yet again. Speaking on Monday, researcher Jeremi Gosney (a.k.a epixoip) demonstrated a rig that leveraged the Open Computing Language (OpenCL) framework and a technology known as Virtual Open Cluster (VCL) to run the HashCat password cracking program across a cluster of five, 4U servers equipped with 25 AMD Radeon GPUs communicating at 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps... --------------------------------------------- http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/cC50oUE-O1A/story01.htm *** The Citadel crimeware kit - under the microscope *** --------------------------------------------- Ever since the source code of the Zeus crimeware kit, also known as Zbot, was leaked onto the internet in May 2011, many new variants have appeared. These have typically added new features and improved on the old code. One particularly prevalent example is Citadel. --------------------------------------------- http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/12/05/the-citadel-crimeware-kit-under-…

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Tageszusammenfassung - Dienstag 4-12-2012
by Daily end-of-shift report 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

======================= = End-of-Shift report = ======================= Timeframe: Montag 03-12-2012 18:00 − Dienstag 04-12-2012 18:00 Handler: Stephan Richter Co-Handler: Robert Waldner *** Instagram-App anfällig für Account-Hijacking *** --------------------------------------------- Der Netzwerkverkehr der Instagram-App ist offenbar unzureichend geschützt: Wie der Sicherheitsexperte Carlos Reventlov berichtet, kommuniziert die App der Fotogemeinde unverschlüsselt über HTTP mit dem Instagram-Server. Ein Angreifer kann beim Belauschen des Datenverkehrs laut Reventlov ein Session-Cookie stehlen und damit im Kontext des Belauschten auf den Nutzerbereich von instagram.com zugreifen. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Instagram-App-anfaellig-fuer-Account-H… *** Bugtraq: FortiGate FortiDB 2kB 1kC & 400B - Cross Site Vulnerability *** --------------------------------------------- FortiGate FortiDB 2kB 1kC & 400B - Cross Site Vulnerability --------------------------------------------- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/524894 *** Bugtraq: ESA-2012-052 RSA NetWitness Informer Cross-Site Request Forgery and Click-jacking Vulnerabilities *** --------------------------------------------- ESA-2012-052 RSA NetWitness Informer Cross-Site Request Forgery and Click-jacking Vulnerabilities --------------------------------------------- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/524892 *** Vuln: OpenStack Keystone CVE-2012-5571 Security Bypass Vulnerability *** --------------------------------------------- OpenStack Keystone CVE-2012-5571 Security Bypass Vulnerability --------------------------------------------- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56726 *** Vuln: OpenStack Token Expiration Security Bypass Vulnerability *** --------------------------------------------- OpenStack Token Expiration Security Bypass Vulnerability --------------------------------------------- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56727 *** Vrublevsky Sues Kaspersky *** --------------------------------------------- The co-founder and owner of ChronoPay, one of Russias largest e-payment providers, is suing Russian security firm Kaspersky Lab, alleging that the latter published defamatory blog posts about him in connection with his ongoing cybercrime trial. --------------------------------------------- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KrebsOnSecurity/~3/7qcGBLXbf74/ *** Vuln: Samsung and Dell printers Firmware Backdoor Unauthorized Access Vulnerability *** --------------------------------------------- Samsung and Dell printers Firmware Backdoor Unauthorized Access Vulnerability --------------------------------------------- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56692 *** Bugtraq: SEC Consult SA-20121203-0 :: F5 FirePass SSL VPN Unauthenticated local file inclusion *** --------------------------------------------- SEC Consult SA-20121203-0 :: F5 FirePass SSL VPN Unauthenticated local file inclusion --------------------------------------------- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/524903 *** Snort-2.9.4 has been released, (Mon, Dec 3rd) *** --------------------------------------------- (c) SANS Internet Storm Center. http://isc.sans.edu Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License. --------------------------------------------- http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=14629&rss *** Vuln: Oracle MySQL acl_get() Buffer Overflow Vulnerability *** --------------------------------------------- Oracle MySQL acl_get() Buffer Overflow Vulnerability --------------------------------------------- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56769 *** Bug Hunter Finds Blended Threat Targeting Yahoo Web Site *** --------------------------------------------- "A Romanian bug hunter has discovered a "blended threat" targeting Yahoos Developer Network Web site that allows unauthorized access to Yahoo users emails and private profile data. At a security conference Sunday, Sergiu Dragos Bogdan demonstrated an abbreviated version of an attack using the YQL console on developer. yahoo...." --------------------------------------------- http://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/bug-hunter-finds-blended-threat-targeting… *** Rumble in the Tumblr: Troll-worm infected thousands of blogs *** --------------------------------------------- Infamous crew unleashed JavaScript nasty on trendy journals A worm spread like wildfire across Tumblr on Monday, defacing pages on the blogging website with an abusive message penned by a notorious trolling crew.… --------------------------------------------- http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2012/12/04/tumblr_java… *** Post aus der Vergangenheit: Security-Fix nach 8 Jahren *** --------------------------------------------- Das Advisory von Januar 2005 war eines von hunderten, ähnlich gearteten dieser Zeit: Eine PHP-Applikation überprüft die Parameter einer Datenbankabfrage nicht und als Resultat kann ein Angreifer mit speziellen URLs beliebige Datenbankbefehle einschleusen. Das besondere an diesem Bug-Report zu PHP Gift Registry: Nach über 7 Jahren hat sich der Autor der Software die Mühe gemacht, dann doch noch zu antworten. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Post-aus-der-Vergangenheit-Security-Fi… *** Schnelles Passwort-Knacken bei MySQL *** --------------------------------------------- Der Hacker mit dem Pseudonym KingCope hat erneut eine Sicherheitsproblematik der beliebten MySQL-Datenbank veröffentlicht. Durch eine bereits bekannte Eigenart der Benutzerverwaltung ist es möglich, die Geschwindigkeit einer BruteForce-Attacke signifikant zu erhöhen. Beim sogenannten "Brute Forcing" wird einfach eine Vielzahl möglicher Passwörter durchprobiert, um so das tatsächliche Passwort des angegriffenen Kontos zu erraten. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Schnelles-Passwort-Knacken-bei-MySQL-1… *** Centrify Deployment Manager v2.1.0.283 /tmp insecure file handling *** --------------------------------------------- Topic: Centrify Deployment Manager v2.1.0.283 /tmp insecure file handling Risk: Medium Text:Centrify Deployment Manager v2.1.0.283 While at a training session for centrify, I noticed poor handling of files in /tmp. I... --------------------------------------------- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/securityalert_database/~3/6ZYCFcfGM0w/WLB-20…

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Tageszusammenfassung - Montag 3-12-2012
by Daily end-of-shift report 03 Dec '12

03 Dec '12

======================= = End-of-Shift report = ======================= Timeframe: Freitag 30-11-2012 18:00 − Montag 03-12-2012 18:00 Handler: Robert Waldner Co-Handler: Stephan Richter *** Bugtraq: NGS000263 Technical Advisory: Symantec Messaging Gateway Easy CSRF to add a backdoor-administrator *** --------------------------------------------- NGS000263 Technical Advisory: Symantec Messaging Gateway Easy CSRF to add a backdoor-administrator --------------------------------------------- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/524879 *** Schöne Bescherung - Hacker veröffentlicht Exploits für MySQL und SSH *** --------------------------------------------- Der berüchtigte Hacker mit dem Pseudonym KingCope hat offenbar seine Altbestände ausgemistet und zum ersten Advent eine ganze Reihe von Exploits veröffentlicht, die zum Teil schon aus dem Jahr 2011 stammen. Primäres Ziel ist die mittlerweile von Oracle übernommene Open-Source-Datenbank MySQL; aber auch die SSH-Server der Firma SSH und FreeSSHd/FreeFTPd sind akut gefährdet. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Schoene-Bescherung-Hacker-veroeffentli… *** The top 25 computing coding errors that lead to 85% of criminal internet activity *** --------------------------------------------- "The list is being hailed as a major breakthrough that should gradually make theInternet much safer. "When consumers see that most vulnerabilities are caused by amere 25 weaknesses, a new standard for due diligence is likely to emerge," saysKonrad Vesey, a member of the National Security Agencys Information AssuranceDirectorate...." --------------------------------------------- http://www.sans.org/top25-software-errors/#s4 *** OurWebFTP 5.3.5 Cross Site Scripting *** --------------------------------------------- Topic: OurWebFTP 5.3.5 Cross Site Scripting Risk: Low Text:HTTPCS Advisory : HTTPCS112 Product : OurWebFTP Version : 5.3.5 Page : /index.php Variables : mwb_control2=Enter&mw... --------------------------------------------- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/securityalert_database/~3/Z9CTYZ5_rmc/WLB-20… *** Libsyn Cross Site Scripting *** --------------------------------------------- Topic: Libsyn Cross Site Scripting Risk: Low Text:As you can see from my publications for last five years, I like holes which are placed at hundreds or millions of web sites. S... --------------------------------------------- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/securityalert_database/~3/xmo2Up5J5oE/WLB-20… *** FortiWeb 4kC,3kC,1kC & VA Cross Site Vulnerabilities *** --------------------------------------------- Topic: FortiWeb 4kC,3kC,1kC & VA Cross Site Vulnerabilities Risk: Low Text:Title: FortiWeb 4kC,3kC,1kC & VA - Cross Site Vulnerabilities Date: == 2012-12-01 References: == http://... --------------------------------------------- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/securityalert_database/~3/WC5HCX-SaKI/WLB-20… *** Critical infrastructure systems should never have moved online, warn security experts *** --------------------------------------------- "UK businesses linked to critical infrastructure areas have opened themselves up to cyber attacks by prematurely moving key systems online, according to prominent security experts. Co-founder of information security site The Jericho Forum, Paul Simmonds, highlighted the fact that the desire to cut costs by moving systems online has left firms vulnerable to cyber attacks."Im worried were rushing headlong into connecting parts of critical infrastructure items to the internet," ... --------------------------------------------- http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2228538/critical-infrastructure-systems-shou… *** Blogger demonstrieren gewieften Passwortklau *** --------------------------------------------- Mitarbeitern der Firma Neophasis haben herausgefunden, dass mit relativ einfachen Mitteln Passwörter und andere Nutzerdaten per JavaScript-Modifikationen aus Web-Browsern abgegriffen werden können. Dass der Diebstahl über eine oft genutzte Tastenkombination funktioniert, macht die Schwachstelle gefährlich. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Blogger-demonstrieren-gewieften-Passwo… *** Opera Web Browser 12.11 WriteAV Vulnerability *** --------------------------------------------- Topic: Opera Web Browser 12.11 WriteAV Vulnerability Risk: Medium Text:Title : Opera Web Browser 12.11 WriteAV Vulnerability Version : 12.11 Build 1661 and 12.12 Date : 2012-12-03 Vend... --------------------------------------------- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/securityalert_database/~3/bY9KoqQu62A/WLB-20… *** Safety First: That Means Mobile Banking *** --------------------------------------------- "The answer surprises; here is the question: Is it safer to bank using a desktop computer or an app on a mobile phone? The answer is that, all considered, you are vastly safer with that mobile banking app."Fraudsters go after the low-hanging fruit, and that is PC-based banking," said Andreas Baumhof, chief technology officer at ThreatMetrix, in an interview. There is substantially more traffic over online banking channels than there is mobile, and thus the keener interest of ... --------------------------------------------- http://www.themobilityhub.com/author.asp?section_id=2262&doc_id=254931

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Tageszusammenfassung - Freitag 30-11-2012
by Daily end-of-shift report 30 Nov '12

30 Nov '12

======================= = End-of-Shift report = ======================= Timeframe: Donnerstag 29-11-2012 18:00 − Freitag 30-11-2012 18:00 Handler: Matthias Fraidl Co-Handler: Stephan Richter *** Server der Atombehörde IAEA erneut attackiert *** --------------------------------------------- Die Internationale Atombehörde IAEA wurde zum zweiten Mal binnen weniger Tage attackiert. Dabei sollen Hacker geheime Daten gestohlen haben. Über die Herkunft der Hacker ist nichts bekannt, bei den zweiten Angreifern könnte es sich allerdings um Mitglieder von Anonymous handeln. --------------------------------------------- http://futurezone.at/netzpolitik/12741-server-der-atombehoerde-iaea-erneut-… *** Virtualization Security: Protecting Virtualized Environments *** --------------------------------------------- "Virtualization changes the playing field when it comes to security. There are new attack vectors, new operational patterns and complexity, and changes in IT architecture and deployment life cycles. Whats more, the technologies, best practices, and strategies used for securing physical environments do not provide sufficient protection for virtual environments...." --------------------------------------------- http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=14030 *** Sprachtwittern für Syrer *** --------------------------------------------- Nachdem Syrien seit Donnerstag nahezu komplett vom Internet abgeschnitten ist haben Google und Twitter den Dienst "speak2tweet" wieder aufgenommen. Der Dienst nimmt Sprachnachrichten unter vier internationalen Rufnummern an, legt sie auf Google-Servern ab und veröffentlicht die Links auf Twitter (siehe da auch #SyriaBlackout). --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Sprachtwittern-fuer-Syrer-1760015.html… *** Mail hackt Router *** --------------------------------------------- Eine ganze Reihe von Routern von Arcor, Asus und TP-Link sind anfällig für eine ungewollte Fernkonfiguration. Der Sicherheitsforscher Bogdan Calin demonstriert in seinem Blog eindrucksvoll, dass im Netz der Router schon das Anzeigen einer Mail weitreichende Konsequenzen haben kann: Seine speziell präparierte Testmail konfiguriert beim Öffnen den WLAN-Router so um, dass der Internet-Datenverkehr umgeleitet wird. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Mail-hackt-Router-1759354.html/from/at… *** Nmap 6.25 released - lots of new goodies, see http://nmap.org/changelog.html, (Fri, Nov 30th) *** --------------------------------------------- (c) SANS Internet Storm Center. http://isc.sans.edu Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License. --------------------------------------------- http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=14599&rss *** Microsoft Security Essentials Loses AV-Test Certificate *** --------------------------------------------- helix2301 writes "Every two months, AV-Test takes a look at popular antivirus software and security suites and tests them in several ways. In their latest test which was performed on Windows 7 during September and October, Microsoft Security Essentials didnt pass the test to achieve certification. Although that may not sound that impressive, Microsofts program was the only one which didnt receive AV-Tests certificate. For comparison, the other free antivirus software, including Avast, AVG --------------------------------------------- http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/jXCBvPS16VQ/story01.htm *** Hotel-Einbrecher werden zu Arduino-Tüftlern *** --------------------------------------------- Der auf der diesjährigen Hackerkonferenz BlackHat demonstrierte Angriff auf die elektronischen Türschlösser der Marke Onity HT wurde weiter perfektioniert und möglicherweise auch schon von Einbrechern eingesetzt. Inzwischen gibt es im Netz eine Vielzahl detaillierter Anleitungen und Videos über das Aushebeln der Türsperre. --------------------------------------------- http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Hotel-Einbrecher-werden-zu-Arduino-Tue… *** Crooks inject malicious Java applet into FOREX trading website *** --------------------------------------------- VXers wouldnt give a XXXX for anything else A FOREX trading website has been contaminated with a malicious Java applet that is designed to install malware on the systems of visiting surfers. --------------------------------------------- http://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/30/forex_tradi… *** Latest phishing security test shows Chrome is the best, followed by IE10, Safari, and then Firefox *** --------------------------------------------- "Phishing scams are becoming more and more prevalent, but thankfully browser makers have also stepped up their game: the average phishing URL catch rate in the top four browsers has jumped from 46 percent in 2009 to 92 percent in 2012 and the average time it took to block a new phishing URL also improved from 16. 43 hours to 4. 87 hours...." --------------------------------------------- http://thenextweb.com/apps/2012/11/28/latest-phishing-security-test-shows-c…

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Tageszusammenfassung - Donnerstag 29-11-2012
by Daily end-of-shift report 29 Nov '12

29 Nov '12

======================= = End-of-Shift report = ======================= Timeframe: Mittwoch 28-11-2012 18:00 − Donnerstag 29-11-2012 18:00 Handler: Robert Waldner Co-Handler: n/a *** New version of wireshark is available (1.8.4), some security fixes included. , (Wed, Nov 28th) *** --------------------------------------------- (c) SANS Internet Storm Center. http://isc.sans.edu Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License. --------------------------------------------- http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=14587&rss *** Good Practice Guide for Addressing Network and Information Security Aspects of Cybercrime *** --------------------------------------------- "In 2010 ENISA started its support for operational collaboration between the Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) in the Member States on the one hand and Law Enforcing Agencies (LEA) on the other hand. Various activities have since been launched, including stock takings of legal and operational obstacles that prevent collaboration, advice resulting from that, workshops that brought together members of both communities, consultation with members of both communities, etc. It was soon --------------------------------------------- http://www.enisa.europa.eu/activities/cert/support/fight-against-cybercrime… *** Vuln: OpenDNSSEC cURL API Security Bypass Vulnerability *** --------------------------------------------- OpenDNSSEC cURL API Security Bypass Vulnerability --------------------------------------------- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56679 *** How to Minimize Medical Device Risks - Ethical Hacker Offers Action Items *** --------------------------------------------- "Malware and hackers present potential security threats to wireless medical devices and safety risks to the patients who use them. But healthcare organizations and device manufacturers can take several steps to curtail those risks, says an ethical hacker who has demonstrated the vulnerability of various devices. Barnaby Jack, director of embedded device security at services firm IOActive, recently demonstrated how an implanted wireless heart defibrillator can be hacked from 50 feet away to --------------------------------------------- http://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/how-to-minimize-medical-device-risks-… *** [webapps] - Oracle OpenSSO 8.0 Multiple XSS POST Injection Vulnerabilities *** --------------------------------------------- Oracle OpenSSO 8.0 Multiple XSS POST Injection Vulnerabilities --------------------------------------------- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23004 *** Bugtraq: Wordpress Plugin Simple Gmail Login Stack Trace Vulnerability *** --------------------------------------------- Wordpress Plugin Simple Gmail Login Stack Trace Vulnerability --------------------------------------------- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/524863 *** WhatsApp: Schwere Sicherheitslücke entdeckt *** --------------------------------------------- Über die Handynummer sowie die Seriennummer kann relativ einfach das WhatsApp-Passwort erzeugt und so ein fremder Accounts übernommen werden. Das hat das deutsche Online-Portal heise Security aufgedeckt. Die Entwickler von WhatsApp wollen aber offenbar nichts von der Lücke wissen. --------------------------------------------- http://futurezone.at/produkte/12738-whatsapp-schwere-sicherheitsluecke-entd…

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