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Homeland Security concerns unusual emergency alert over ‘crucial’ Windows bug

Jay Feldman<span class="bp-verified-badge"></span> by Jay Feldman
September 22, 2020
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Homeland Security concerns unusual emergency alert over ‘crucial’ Windows bug
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Homeland Security’s cybersecurity advisory system has actually issued a rare emergency alert to federal government departments after the current disclosure of an “important”- ranked security vulnerability in server versions of Microsoft Windows.

The Cybersecurity and Facilities Security Firm, much better known as CISA, released an alert late on Friday requiring all federal departments and firms to “immediately” spot any Windows servers susceptible to the so-called Zerologon attack by Monday, pointing out an “inappropriate threat” to federal government networks.

It’s the 3rd emergency alert provided by CISA this year.

The Zerologon vulnerability, rated the maximum 10.0 in intensity, could enable an assaulter to take control of any or all computers on a vulnerable network, consisting of domain controllers, the servers that handle a network’s security. The bug was appropriately called “Zerologon,” because an assaulter doesn’t need to take or utilize any network passwords to gain access to the domain controllers, just gain a foothold on the network, such as by exploiting a susceptible device linked to the network.

With total access to a network, an attacker could deploy malware, ransomware, or steal delicate internal files.

Security business Secura, which found the bug, stated it takes “about 3 seconds in practice” to exploit the vulnerability.

Microsoft pushed out an initial repair in August to avoid exploitation. However provided the complexity of the bug, Microsoft stated it would have to roll out the 2nd spot early next year to eradicate the issue completely.

But the race is on to patch systems after researchers reportedly launched proof-of-concept code, possibly allowing opponents to use the code to release attacks. CISA said that Friday that it “assumes active exploitation of this vulnerability is occurring in the wild.”

Although the CISA alert just applies to federal government networks, the company stated it “strongly” advises business and customers to patch their systems as quickly as possible if not already.

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I am an Osteopathic doctor with a love for business, traveling, and animals. I hope to give back to the community through empowering individuals to help others through media and business. I love learning new things and sharing them with the world. I hope you enjoy my page.

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