Hackers Boogie Down: Cisco SNMP Flaw Exploited in “Zero Disco” Rootkit Attack
In a twist worthy of a spy thriller, Operation Zero Disco has hackers targeting a Cisco SNMP flaw, CVE-2025-20352, to dance their way into deploying Linux rootkits on outdated systems. Think of it as a digital disco invasion, where attackers boogie through vulnerabilities, leaving system admins tapping their toes in frustration.
Hot Take:
When hackers start naming their exploits after dance parties, you know the cybersecurity world is about to get as hectic as a disco inferno! Operation Zero Disco sounds like a groovy throwback, but instead of bell-bottoms, it’s packing Linux rootkits, and instead of a mirror ball, it’s got a Cisco SNMP flaw. So while we were busy watching Saturday Night Fever, the cyber villains were busy turning the dance floor into a battlefield. Time to dust off those security patches and boogie our way to safer networks!
Key Points:
– Operation Zero Disco exploits Cisco SNMP flaw CVE-2025-20352 to drop Linux rootkits.
– The flaw impacts Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software, allowing remote attackers to execute root code.
– Main targets include Cisco 9400, 9300, and legacy 3750G devices.
– Attackers use a universal “disco” password to maintain persistence.
– Trend Micro highlights multiple exploits used to evade detection and maintain access.