TT-CSIRT-400.10.12.21: Apache Log4j Critical RCE Vulnerability

TT-CSIRT-400.10.12.21: Apache Log4j Critical RCE Vulnerability

The Apache Software Foundation has released a security advisory to address a remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) affecting Log4j versions 2.0-beta9 to 2.14.1. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. Log4j is an open-source, Java-based logging utility widely used by enterprise applications and cloud services. This vulnerability is […]

TT-CSIRT-399.10.11.21: Critical Vulnerability in Palo Alto GlobalProtect Portal

A critical (9.8/10) memory corruption vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect portal and gateway interfaces that enables an unauthenticated network-based attacker to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges. This issue impacts PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.17. TT-CSIRT encourages administrators to review the following release from Palo Alto […]

TT-CSIRT-397.27.09.21: TTCSIRT ADVISORY – VMware vCenter Server Vulnerability Under Active Exploit

VMware has disclosed that its vCenter Server is affected by an arbitrary file upload vulnerability—CVE-2021-22005—in the Analytics service. A malicious cyber actor with network access to port 443 can exploit this vulnerability to execute code on vCenter Server. VMware confirmed reports that CVE-2021-22005 is being exploited in the wild. Security researchers are also reporting mass […]

TTCSIRT-396.07.01.21 TTCSIRT ADVISORY- CRITICAL WINDOWS PRINT SPOOLER VULNERABILITY

Updated – July 7, 2021 Microsoft has released out-of-band security updates to address the remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability (CVE-2021-34527) in the Windows Print spooler service. Please review the following update guide from Microsoft and apply the necessary security patches immediately: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34527 Updated – 6 July, 2021 Please review Microsoft’s updated guidance for the Print […]

TTCSIRT-395.05.14.21 TTCSIRT ADVISORY- MICROSOFT MSRC MAY 2021 SECURITY UPDATES

This release consists of security updates for the following products, features and roles. .NET Core & Visual Studio HTTP.sys Internet Explorer Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web Microsoft Bluetooth Driver Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Microsoft Exchange Server Microsoft Graphics Component Microsoft Office Microsoft Office Access Microsoft Office Excel Microsoft Office SharePoint Microsoft […]

TTCSIRT-393.04.27.21 TTCSIRT ADVISORY- NSA-CISA-FBI JOINT ADVISORY ON RUSSIAN SVR TARGETING U.S. AND ALLIED NETWORKS

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States have released a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) on Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) actors scanning for and exploiting vulnerabilities to compromise U.S. and allied networks, including national security and government-related systems. Specifically, SVR actors are […]

TTCSIRT-392.04.15.21 TTCSIRT ADVISORY- APPLY MICROSOFT APRIL 2021 SECURITY UPDATE TO MITIGATE NEWLY DISCLOSED MICROSOFT EXCHANGE VULNERABILITIES

Microsoft’s April 2021 Security Update mitigates significant vulnerabilities affecting on-premises Exchange Server 2013, 2016, and 2019. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to gain access and maintain persistence on the target host. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) strongly urges organizations to apply Microsoft’s April 2021 Security Update to mitigate against these newly disclosed vulnerabilities. […]

TTCSIRT- 391.03.17.21: TTCSIRT ADVISORY- MICROSOFT RELEASES EXCHANGE ON-PREMISES MITIGATION TOOL

Microsoft has released the Exchange On-premises Mitigation Tool (EOMT.ps1) that can automate portions of both the detection and patching process. Microsoft stated the following along with the release: “[the tool is intended] to help customers who do not have dedicated security or IT teams to apply these security updates. The United States of America’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure […]