Crypto Chaos: Aviatrix Vulnerability Unleashes Monero Mining Madness
Hackers are exploiting CVE-2024-50603 to turn Aviatrix Controllers into a crypto-miner’s dream. This vulnerability allows remote command execution, opening the gates for Sliver backdoors and Monero mining. Users should upgrade to the latest versions to keep their networks from becoming mining farms for unwanted cryptocurrency.
Hot Take:
Well, well, well, looks like the Aviatrix Controller has found itself in the middle of a crypto mining soap opera! Who knew input sanitization could be the Achilles’ heel in this cloud drama? Time to patch things up before the hackers start mining more than just Monero – like all your cloud data!
Key Points:
- Threat actors are exploiting CVE-2024-50603 in Aviatrix Controller for backdoors and crypto mining.
- The flaw arises from inadequate input sanitization in API actions, allowing remote command execution.
- Aviatrix Controller versions 7.x through 7.2.4820 are affected, with updates available to fix the issue.
- Wiz Research warns of risks in cloud environments despite only 3% deploying Aviatrix Controller.
- Affected users should apply patches and follow security guidelines to mitigate risks.
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