CVE-2022-47986

Research by: Marc Salinas Fernandez Key Points Introduction During the last few months, we conducted a study of some of the top ransomware families (12 in total) that either directly developed ransomware for Linux systems or were developed in languages with a strong cross-platform component, such as Golang or Rust, thereby allowing them to be […]

The recently identified Buhti operation targets organizations worldwide with rebranded LockBit and Babuk ransomware variants. Researchers from Symantec discovered a new ransomware operation called Buhti (aka Blacktail) that is using LockBit and Babuk variants to target Linux and Windows systems worldwide. The ransomware operation hasn’t its own ransomware payload, however, it uses a custom information […]

The recently identified Buhti operation uses LockBit and Babuk ransomware variants to target Linux and Windows systems.

A subgroup of Iran-linked APT Phosphorus (Mint Sandstorm) has started to quickly adopt PoC exploit code targeting vulnerabilities in internet-facing applications.

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Attackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2022-47986) in the IBM Aspera Faspex centralized file transfer solution to breach organizations. About CVE-2022-47986 IBM Aspera Faspex is used by organizations to allow employees to quickly and securely exchange files with each other. (The files are uploaded to and downloaded from a centralized Aspera transfer server.) CVE-2022-47986 is a YAML deserialization flaw that can be triggered by remote attackers sending a specially crafted obsolete API call. It affects … More →

A novel Linux version of the IceFire ransomware that exploits a vulnerability in IBM’s Aspera Faspex file-sharing software has been identified by SentinelLabs, a research division of cybersecurity company Sentinel One. The exploit is for CVE-2022-47986, a recently patched Aspera Faspex vulnerability. Known up to now to target only Windows systems, the IceFire malware detected by […]

The recently discovered Windows ransomware IceFire now also targets Linux enterprise networks in multiple sectors. SentinelLabs researchers discovered new Linux versions of the recently discovered IceFire ransomware that was employed in attacks against several media and entertainment organizations worldwide. The ransomware initially targeted only Windows-based systems, with a focus on technology companies. IceFire was first detected in […]

For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 27th February, please download our Threat_Intelligence Bulletin TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES Stanford University experienced a data breach in which files containing Economics Ph.D. program admission information were leaked. Personal and health information of 897 applicants might have been exposed. Dish Network, a major American […]

US CISA added actively exploited flaws in IBM Aspera Faspex and Mitel MiVoice to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. US CISA added the following actively exploited flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog: CVE-2022-47986 (CVSS score: 9.8) – IBM Aspera Faspex Code Execution Vulnerability – A remote attacker can trigger the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on […]

CISA has added two Mitel MiVoice Connect vulnerabilities to its known exploited vulnerabilities catalog and instructed federal agencies to patch them within three weeks.

A vulnerability affecting IBM’s Aspera Faspex file transfer solution, tracked as CVE-2022-47986, has been exploited in attacks.