SANS ISC Stormcast, Jan 16, 2025: Critical Vulnerabilities and Cybersecurity Updates You Need to Know (#)

SANS Internet Storm Center's Daily Network Security News Podcast

SANS ISC Stormcast, Jan 16, 2025: Critical Vulnerabilities and Cybersecurity Updates You Need to Know Today's episode covers an odd 12 year old Netgear vulnerability that only received a proper CVE number last year. Learn about how to properly identify OpenID connect users and avoid domain name resue. Good old rsync turns out to be in need of patching and Fortinet: Not sure if it needs patching. Probably it does. Go ahead and patch it. The Curious Case of a 12-Year-Old Netgear Router Vulnerability Outdated Netgear routers remain a security risk, with attackers actively exploiting a 2013 vulnerability to deploy crypto miners. Learn how to protect your network by updating or replacing legacy hardware. URL: https://isc.sans.edu/diary/The%20Curious%20Case%20of%20a%2012-Year-Old%20Netgear%20Router%20Vulnerability/31592 Millions at Risk Due to Google’s OAuth Flaw A flaw in Google’s OAuth implementation enables attackers to exploit defunct domain accounts, exposing sensitive data. Tips on implementing MFA and domain monitoring to reduce risks. URL: https://trufflesecurity.com/blog/millions-at-risk-due-to-google-s-oauth-flaw Rsync 3.4.0 Security Release The latest rsync update fixes critical vulnerabilities, including buffer overflows and symbolic link issues. Upgrade immediately to protect your file synchronization processes. URL: https://download.samba.org/pub/rsync/NEWS#3.4.0 Fortinet PSIRT Advisories: Stay Secure Fortinet's latest advisories address vulnerabilities in FortiOS, FortiProxy, and more. Review and apply patches promptly to secure your perimeter defenses. URL: https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt keywords: fortinet; rsync; google; oauth; openid connect; netgear;