A worm exploiting the Bash vulnerability in QNAP network attached storage devices has been discovered. The attack opens a backdoor and for now is carrying out a click-fraud scam against JuiceADV.
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Shellshock Exploits Spreading Mayhem Botnet Malware
Researchers at Malware Must Die published a report that hackers are spreading Mayhem botnet malware in exploits targeting the Shellshock vulnerability in Bash.
Shellshock-like Weakness May Affect Windows
A weakness in Windows, similar to Shellshock, may put Windows Server deployments at risk to remote code execution.
Researcher Takes Wraps off Two Undisclosed Shellshock Vulnerabilities in Bash
Researcher Michal Zalewski published details on two recently discovered Shellshock vulnerabilities in Bash.
OpenVPN Vulnerable to Shellshock Bash Vulnerability
OpenVPN was found to be vulnerable to the Shellshock vulnerability in Bash as well. Fredrik Stromberg of Mullvad said the vulnerability is dangerous because it’s pre-authentication in OpenVPN.
Apple Patches Shellshock Vulnerability in Bash for OS X
Apple released its patch for the Bash vulnerability, repairing versions of OS X vulnerable to Shellshock exploits.
Apple: OS X Safe By Default Against Bash Vulnerability
Apple said it is working on a patch for OS X to counter the Bash vulnerability, but in the meantime is telling users the OS is safe by default.
Honeypot Snares Two Bots Exploiting Bash Vulnerability
Two malware samples trying to exploit the Bash vulnerability, both DDoS bots, were snared in a honeypot belonging to AlienVault Labs.
Bash Exploit Reported, First Round of Patches Incomplete
Reports of the first in-the-wild exploits targeting the Bash vulnerability have surfaced, as have complaints the first patches for the bug are incomplete.