Tag: firmware
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11 Old Microsoft-Signed Linux UEFI Shims Could Let Attackers Bypass Secure Boot
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered 11 old, Microsoft-signed, Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) applications that could be abused to bypass Secure Boot on most systems using the modern firmware standard.”An attacker exploiting one of these vulnerable applications can execute untrusted code during system boot, enabling deployment of malicious UEFI bootkits or other malware,” First seen on…
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Hidden Backdoor Found in Tenda Router Firmware
Unauthenticated Flaw Allows Full Router, Network Takeover. A hidden backdoor, disclosed by CERT/CC and found in multiple firmware versions made by Chinese manufacturer Tenda, bypasses authentication and could grant attackers administrative access. Researchers are reporting exploitation and an Nmap script is making vulnerable devices easier to identify. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/hidden-backdoor-found-in-tenda-router-firmware-a-32181
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Hidden Backdoor Found in Tenda Router Firmware
Unauthenticated Flaw Allows Full Router, Network Takeover. A hidden backdoor, disclosed by CERT/CC and found in multiple firmware versions made by Chinese manufacturer Tenda, bypasses authentication and could grant attackers administrative access. Researchers are reporting exploitation and an Nmap script is making vulnerable devices easier to identify. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/hidden-backdoor-found-in-tenda-router-firmware-a-32181
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CERT Warns of Unpatched Tenda Firmware Backdoor Allowing Admin Access
The CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) has disclosed a critical security issue affecting multiple Tenda networking devices. Tracked as CVE-2026-11405, the vulnerability stems from an undocumented backdoor in Tenda firmware that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative access to a device’s web management interface. The flaw remains unpatched, prompting CERT to recommend immediate mitigation measures for…
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Hidden Backdoor in Tenda Router Firmware
Unauthenticated Flaw Allows Full Router, Network Takeover. A hidden backdoor, disclosed by CERT/CC and found in multiple firmware versions made by Chinese manufacturer Tenda, bypasses authentication and could grant attackers administrative access. Researchers are reporting exploitation and an Nmap script is making vulnerable devices easier to identify. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/hidden-backdoor-in-tenda-router-firmware-a-32181
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Hidden backdoor in Tenda router firmware grants admin access
A hidden authentication backdoor has been found in multiple Tenda router firmware versions, potentially allowing an attacker to gain administrative access to the device’s web management panel. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hidden-backdoor-in-tenda-router-firmware-grants-admin-access/
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Hidden Tenda Router Backdoor Grants Admin Access, No Patch Available
CERT/CC warns an unpatched backdoor in several Tenda routers lets attackers bypass login and gain full admin access with a hidden password. CERT/CC published an alert documenting an undocumented authentication backdoor in multiple Tenda firmware versions, tracked as CVE-2026-11405. The flaw gives anyone who knows the right password full administrative access to the device’s web…
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CERT/CC Warns of Hidden Admin Backdoor in Tenda Router Firmware
Several versions of firmware released by Chinese network device manufacturer Tenda have been found to embed an undocumented authentication backdoor that enables administrative access to the devices’ web management interfaces, the CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) warned Monday.”An attacker can exploit this vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-11405, to bypass the password verification process First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Community darf helfen: Flipper Zero bekommt nach Kritik wieder Firmware-Updates
Im Schatten des Flipper One wurde die Firmware-Entwicklung des Flipper Zero gestoppt. Nach einem Aufschrei der Community geht es nun aber weiter. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/community-darf-helfen-flipper-zero-bekommt-nach-kritik-wieder-firmware-updates-2607-210525.html
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Flipper Zero firmware development gets a fresh set of community rules
Owners of the Flipper Zero, the pocket-sized wireless testing tool, spent recent weeks worried that its official firmware had gone quiet. Pavel Zhovner, CEO of Flipper … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/06/flipper-zero-firmware-development-update/
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Flipper Zero firmware development continues with community help
Tags: firmwareFlipper Devices says development of the Flipper Zero firmware will continue, albeit with a smaller internal team and greater reliance on community contributions. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/flipper-zero-firmware-development-continues-with-community-help/
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Unpatched Flaws Disclosed in Filesystem Bundled Into Millions of Embedded Devices
Security firm runZero has disclosed seven vulnerabilities in FatFs, a small filesystem library that lets a device read and write the FAT and exFAT formats used on USB drives and SD cards.The flaws matter because FatFs is nearly everywhere. It ships inside the firmware that runs security cameras, drones, industrial controllers, hardware crypto wallets, and…
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Kali Linux 2026.2 trims VM boot times, refreshes its desktops
Penetration testers who run Kali Linux inside virtual machines boot their systems faster after the 2026.2 release. The change comes from a decision about graphics firmware, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/30/kali-linux-2026-2-release/
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Windows Secure Boot Certificate Expiry Exposes Billions of PCs to Bootkit and Firmware Security Risks
Microsoft’s long-planned Secure Boot certificate rollover has reached a critical milestone, impacting more than just routine updates. The Microsoft Corporation KEK CA 2011 expired on June 24, 2026, the Microsoft UEFI CA 2011 expires on June 27, 2026, and the Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011 is scheduled to expire on October 19, 2026. This requires…
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Beats Studio Buds Vulnerability Lets Attackers Within Bluetooth Range Access Microphone
Apple has revealed a significant security vulnerability affecting Beats Studio Buds, which could allow attackers within Bluetooth range to access a device’s microphone without user consent. This issue, identified as CVE-2025-20701, was addressed in Beats Firmware Update 1B211, released on June 16, 2026. According to Apple’s advisory, the flaw impacts devices that are not yet…
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UEFI DBX Update Guidance Targets Vulnerable Vendor-Signed Boot Applications
A recently disclosed vulnerability inc, which affects UEFI applications signed by multiple vendors, has prompted urgent recommendations to update the UEFI Forbidden Signature Database (DBX). This issue, tracked as VU#457458 and published by CERT/CC on June 18, 2026, reveals a significant weakness in trusted firmware components. It could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code…
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New iPhone BootROM Flaw Enables Hardware-Level Compromise
Security researchers have disclosed a previously unknown iPhone BootROM vulnerability that allows attackers to compromise the boot chain on several Apple devices, including systems powered by A12 and A13 processors as well as Apple Watch S4 and S5 chipsets. The flaw, demonstrated through a proof-of-concept exploit dubbed “usbliter8,” combines a hardware weakness in a USB controller with a firmware configuration issue…
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C0XMO botnet spreads via DD-WRT router flaw, kills rival malware
A new variant of the Gafgyt botnet called C0XMO is targeting DD-WRT router firmware and can move to other device types with various CPU architectures. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/c0xmo-botnet-spreads-via-dd-wrt-router-flaw-kills-rival-malware/
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Per Bluetooth und USB: PC über angeschlossene Soundbar gehackt
Tags: firmwareEin Forscher konnte ohne vorheriges Pairing per Bluetooth die Firmware seiner Soundbar manipulieren. Danach konnte er darüber seinen PC steuern. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/firmware-manipulation-per-bluetooth-pc-ueber-verbundene-soundbar-gehackt-2606-209436.html
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Tastatur emuliert: Forscher hackt seinen eigenen PC über eine Soundbar
Tags: firmwareEin Forscher konnte ohne vorheriges Pairing per Bluetooth die Firmware seiner Soundbar manipulieren. Danach konnte er darüber seinen PC steuern. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/firmware-manipulation-per-bluetooth-pc-ueber-verbundene-soundbar-gehackt-2606-209436.html
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New Gafgyt Variant Targets Linux Systems With Modular Spread Tactics
A new Gafgyt-family botnet, tracked as C0XMO, marks a notable technical shift in IoT malware design: the separation of scanning and propagation into distinct components and multi-architecture payloads that maximize reach across heterogeneous Linux devices. The operator delivered C0XMO by exploiting CVE-2021-27137 a stack buffer overflow in the UPnP SSDP parser of vulnerable DD-WRT firmware…
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Firmware-Manipulation per Bluetooth: PC über verbundene Soundbar gehackt
Tags: firmwareEin Forscher hat per Bluetooth und ohne vorheriges Pairing die Firmware seiner Soundbar überschrieben. Danach konnte er darüber seinen PC steuern. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/firmware-manipulation-per-bluetooth-pc-ueber-verbundene-soundbar-gehackt-2606-209436.html
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Acer Confirms Patch in Progress for Wave 7 Router 0-Day Flaw
Acer has confirmed that it is actively developing a firmware patch to address critical zero-day vulnerabilities affecting its Wave 7 routers, following responsible disclosure by an independent security researcher. According to an official advisory published on June 2, 2026, the vulnerabilities impact Acer Wave 7 devices running firmware version T7c_GBL_1.01.000055 or earlier. The flaws expose…
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New Linux FIRESTARTER Backdoor Targets Cisco Firepower Devices
CISA and NCSC warn that FIRESTARTER, a Linux-based backdoor, targets Cisco Firepower devices, evades patches, and enables persistent access even after firmware updates. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/linux-firestarter-backdoor-cisco-firepower-devices/
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Riddled with flaws, serialEthernet converters endanger critical infrastructure
Tags: access, authentication, control, credentials, data, data-breach, exploit, firmware, flaw, infrastructure, malicious, network, open-source, password, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, service, threat, update, vulnerabilityNew RCE and other vulnerabilities: Aside from all the known vulnerabilities from open-source components, the Forescout researchers also performed manual security analysis and identified previously unknown flaws in the firmware of three specific devices from two vendors: Lantronix EDS3000PS Series, Lantronix EDS5000 Series, and Silex SD330-AC.The web-based management interface of the Lantronix EDS5000 had five…
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Riddled with flaws, serialEthernet converters endanger critical infrastructure
Tags: access, authentication, control, credentials, data, data-breach, exploit, firmware, flaw, infrastructure, malicious, network, open-source, password, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, service, threat, update, vulnerabilityNew RCE and other vulnerabilities: Aside from all the known vulnerabilities from open-source components, the Forescout researchers also performed manual security analysis and identified previously unknown flaws in the firmware of three specific devices from two vendors: Lantronix EDS3000PS Series, Lantronix EDS5000 Series, and Silex SD330-AC.The web-based management interface of the Lantronix EDS5000 had five…
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Router Security Hardening Steps for 2026: From Default Credential Audits to Automated Firmware Risk Monitoring
Network edge devices are now among the most targeted entry points in cyberattacks. Recent intelligence shows that threat actors are focusing more on routers, firewalls, and VPN concentrators than on end-user machines, a trend highlighted in multiple 2025 threat intelligence reports. For IT teams responsible for Dutch enterprise environments, that shift makes a structured and…
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Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday Addresses 163 CVEs (CVE-2026-32201)
Tags: advisory, api, attack, best-practice, cloud, container, cve, cvss, cyber, data, exploit, firewall, firmware, flaw, framework, github, Internet, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, office, powershell, rce, remote-code-execution, service, software, sql, startup, tool, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-day8Critical 154Important 1Moderate 0Low Microsoft addresses 163 CVEs in the April 2026 Patch Tuesday release, including two zero-day vulnerabilities, one of which was exploited in the wild. Microsoft patched 163 CVEs in its April 2026 Patch Tuesday release, with eight rated critical, 154 rated as important and one rated as moderate. This is the second…