“Dirty Pipe” Linux kernel bug lets anyone write to any file
Even read-only files can be written to, leading to a dangerously general purpose elevation-of-privilege attack. Continue reading “Dirty Pipe” Linux kernel bug lets anyone write to any file
Category Archives: file overwrite
Ryuk Ransomware That Hit U.S. Newspapers Not State-Sponsored
According to reports from several cybersecurity firms, the Ryuk ransomware that reportedly recently disrupted operations at several U.S.-based newspapers is run by cybercriminals, not state-sponsored actors. Some online sources have attributed the Ryu… Continue reading Ryuk Ransomware That Hit U.S. Newspapers Not State-Sponsored
Zip Slip Flaw Affects Thousands of Open-Source Projects
An exploit allows attackers to remotely overwrite archive files with their own content, and from there pivot to achieving remote command execution on the machine. Continue reading Zip Slip Flaw Affects Thousands of Open-Source Projects