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December 17, 2015=============================================================
@RISK: The Consensus Security Vulnerability Alert
Vol. 15, Num. 50
Providing a reliable, weekly summary of newly discovered attack vectors, vulnerabilities with active exploits, and explanations of how recent attacks worked
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=============================================================CONTENTS:
NOTABLE RECENT SECURITY ISSUES
INTERESTING NEWS FROM AROUND THE SECURITY COMMUNITY
VULNERABILITIES FOR WHICH EXPLOITS ARE AVAILABLE
MOST PREVALENT MALWARE FILES 2015-12-08 - 2015-12-15
============================================================TOP VULNERABILITY THIS WEEK: Joomla! Releases Update to Address Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Actively Being Exploited
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============================================================NOTABLE RECENT SECURITY ISSUES
SELECTED BY THE TALOS SECURITY INTELLIGENCE AND RESEARCH GROUP
Title: Joomla! Releases Update to Address Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Actively Being Exploited Description: Joomla! has released a critical security advisory to address a remote code execution vulnerability. This flaw manifests due to browser information not being filtered properly when session values are saved to the database. This vulnerability has been identified by researchers at Securi and is under active exploitation by adversaries. Joomla! versions 1.5 to 3.4 have been identified as vulnerable and users are strongly encouraged to apply the patches as soon as possible. Reference: https://blog.sucuri.net/2015/12/remote-command-execution-vulnerability-in-joomla.html Snort SID: Detection pending
Title: Cisco Issues Two Advisories for Java Deserialization and Prime
Collaboration Assurance Vulnerabilities
Description: Cisco has issued two security advisories for Java
deserialization and Prime Collaboration Assurance vulnerabilities in
various products. One advisory addresses the Java deserialization
vulnerability within the Apache Commons Collections library that is
utilized in multiple Cisco products. A remote, unauthenticated attacker
could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on a targeted
system. The other advisory addresses a default account credential flaw
in Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance (PCA) software. A remote,
unauthenticated attacker could "log in to the system shell with the
default 'cmuser' user account and access the shell with a limited set
of permissions." Cisco has released a software update to address these
vulnerabilities.
Reference:
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20151209-pca
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20151209-java-deserialization
INTERESTING NEWS FROM AROUND THE SECURITY COMMUNITY
Threat Spotlight: Cryptowall 4 - The Evolution Continues
http://blog.talosintel.com/2015/12/cryptowall-4.html?f_l=s
FireEye Exploitation: Project Zero's Vulnerability of the Beast http://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2015/12/fireeye-exploitation-project-zeros.html
Internet Root Name Servers Survive Unusual DDoS Attack https://threatpost.com/internet-root-name-servers-survive-unusual-ddos-attack/115614/
A Crash Course In DLL Hijacking http://blog.fortinet.com/post/a-crash-course-in-dll-hijacking
Comcast Customers Targeted In Elaborate Malvertising Attack https://blog.malwarebytes.org/malvertising-2/2015/12/comcast-customers-targeted-in-elaborate-malvertising-attack/
New Targeted Attack Group Buys BIFROSE Code, Works in Teams http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/new-targeted-attack-group-buys-bifrose-code-works-in-teams/
=========================================================RECENT VULNERABILITIES FOR WHICH EXPLOITS ARE AVAILABLE COMPILED BY THE QUALYS VULNERABILITY RESEARCH TEAM
This is a list of recent vulnerabilities for which exploits are available. System administrators can use this list to help in prioritization of their remediation activities. The Qualys Vulnerability Research Team compiles this information based on various exploit frameworks, exploit databases, exploit kits and monitoring of internet activity.
ID: CVE-2015-6132
Title: Microsoft Windows Library Loading Input Validation Remote Code
Execution Vulnerability
Vendor: Microsoft
Description: Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and
R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold
and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mishandle
library loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via a
crafted application, aka "Windows Library Loading Remote Code Execution
Vulnerability."
CVSS v2 Base Score: 7.2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
ID: CVE-2014-4114
Title: Microsoft Windows OLE - Remote Code Execution "Sandworm" Exploit (MS14-060)
Vendor: Microsoft
Description: Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and
R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold
and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute
arbitrary code via a crafted OLE object in an Office document, as
exploited in the wild with a "Sandworm" attack in June through October
2014, aka "Windows OLE Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
CVSS v2 Base Score: 9.3 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
ID: CVE-2015-3628
Title: F5 Multiple Products iCall Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vendor: F5 Networks
Description: Multiple F5 Networks Inc. products could allow attackers
to gain escalated privileges on the targeted host due to a vulnerability
in the iCall SOAP Interface.
CVSS v2 Base Score: 7.1 (AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C)
ID: CVE-2015-7645 Title: Adobe Flash Player Code Execution Vulnerability (APSB15-27) Vendor: Adobe Description: Adobe Flash Player 18.x through 18.0.0.252 and 19.x through 19.0.0.207 on Windows and OS X and 11.x through 11.2.202.535 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file, as exploited in the wild in October 2015. CVSS v2 Base Score: 9.3 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
ID: CVE-2015-2342 Title: VMware vCenter JMX RMI Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Vendor: VMware Description: The JMX RMI service in VMware vCenter Server 5.0 before u3e, 5.1 before u3b, 5.5 before u3, and 6.0 before u1 does not restrict registration of MBeans, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RMI protocol. CVSS v2 Base Score: 10.0 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
ID: CVE-2015-2509 Title: Microsoft Windows Media Center MCL Vulnerability (MS15-100) Vendor: Microsoft Description: Windows Media Center in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Media Center link (mcl) file, aka "Windows Media Center RCE Vulnerability." CVSS v2 Base Score: 9.3 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
ID: CVE-2014-6332 Title: Microsoft Windows OLE Automation Array Memory Corruption Code Execution Vulnerability (MS14-064) Vendor: Microsoft Description: OleAut32.dll in OLE in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, as demonstrated by an array-redimensioning attempt that triggers improper handling of a size value in the SafeArrayDimen function, aka "Windows OLE Automation Array Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." CVSS v2 Base Score: 9.3 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
=========================================================MOST PREVALENT MALWARE FILES 2015-12-08 - 2015-12-15: COMPILED BY TALOS SECURITY INTELLIGENCE AND RESEARCH GROUP
SHA 256: 33FEE8120DC8E45B20DD17060ED941A9B90142D9254A2EC5EC89196015F6380A MD5: 21781d7e2969bd9676492c407a3da1cc VirusTotal: https://www.virustotal.com/file/33FEE8120DC8E45B20DD17060ED941A9B90142D9254A2EC5EC89196015F6380A/analysis/#additional-info Typical Filename: Untitled_14102015_154510.doc Claimed Product: N/A Detection Name: W32.33FEE8120D-100.SBX.TG
SHA 256: 65EDB1C82D397307060CED539DC790CCF55110AC1ACB5C8EB7210A27F679751F MD5: bd22c4b0b6996a8405b2d33696e1e71e VirusTotal: https://www.virustotal.com/file/65EDB1C82D397307060CED539DC790CCF55110AC1ACB5C8EB7210A27F679751F/analysis/#additional-info Typical Filename: fax00163721.xls Claimed Product: N/A Detection Name: W32.65EDB1C82D-100.SBX.TG
SHA 256: 6E27E8555EA8E9FF7C7CC9E5658B33DCA500CF6D6F059007AE9A2C5ED124239A MD5: 26e9c54b1353eb2d578a4e5b2e32659a VirusTotal: https://www.virustotal.com/file/6E27E8555EA8E9FF7C7CC9E5658B33DCA500CF6D6F059007AE9A2C5ED124239A/analysis/#additional-info Typical Filename: fax00163721.xls Claimed Product: N/A Detection Name: W32.6E27E8555E-100.SBX.TG
SHA 256: BABEAD857CB49818D3C7A03DBBFC175D0073517A46259B5C17DDEDBFF48A5B52 MD5: b22412ebd4c97f045aa70ad61bdf0968 VirusTotal: https://www.virustotal.com/file/BABEAD857CB49818D3C7A03DBBFC175D0073517A46259B5C17DDEDBFF48A5B52/analysis/#additional-info Typical Filename: ApplicationManager Claimed Product: ApplicationManager Detection Name: OSX.Variant:SpigotD.18nb.1201
SHA 256: 3B17689A486D68813C31BF2BA610BF36F4B1F5B0403B0316C9833348845306FC MD5: 37ee9a5257102d876cfae15bccfbbf78 VirusTotal: https://www.virustotal.com/file/3B17689A486D68813C31BF2BA610BF36F4B1F5B0403B0316C9833348845306FC/analysis/#additional-info Typical Filename: WebSocketServerApp Claimed Product: N/A Detection Name: W32.Auto.3b1768.182243.in01
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