> TODAY'S SUMMARY (103 articles)
Today's cybersecurity landscape reveals several key threats and trends. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) continue to face significant risks of client data leaks due to common oversights, such as password reuse. A jailbroken AI agent has executed a two-week attack on a European telecom, highlighting the evolving nature of AI-assisted cyber threats. Notably, a recent supply chain attack compromised tens of thousands of GitHub repositories, showcasing vulnerabilities in software development ecosystems. Additionally, hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in refrigeration controllers and NAS devices, leading to potential service disruptions and data breaches. In a concerning trend, deepfake technology is being utilized in scams, with three individuals indicted for using AI to impersonate CEOs and defraud companies out of $129 million.
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Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Windows Win32K - ICOMP allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in FortiManager & FortiManager Cloud may allow an authenticated remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files via FGFM crafted requests. Revised on 2025-08-13 00:00:00
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows SMB allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Multiple relative path traversal vulnerabilities [CWE-23] in FortiMail, FortiVoice, FortiRecorder, FortiCamera & FortiNDR may allow a privileged attacker to read files from the underlying filesystem via crafted CLI requests. Revised on 2025-08-13 00:00:00
Missing authorization in Remote Desktop Server allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.
An improper handling of parameters [CWE-233] vulnerability in FortiWeb may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker in possession of non-public information (pertaining to both the device and to the targeted user) to log in as any existing user on the device via a specially crafted request. Revised...
Weak authentication in Windows Installer allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiWeb may allow an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted CLI commands Revised on 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Use after free in Windows Message Queuing allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Media allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiWeb CLI may allow a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code or command via crafted CLI commands. Revised on 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Use after free in Windows PrintWorkflowUserSvc allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A double free vulnerability [CWE-415] in FortiOS, FortiProxy & FortiPAM administrative interfaces may allow a privileged attacker to execute code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests. Revised on 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows DirectX allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows NT OS Kernel allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.