ImunifyAV Flaw: A Malware Scanner’s Hilarious Achilles’ Heel Threatens Millions of Websites
ImunifyAV malware scanner for Linux servers is under fire due to a remote code execution vulnerability that could compromise hosting environments. The flaw lurks in AI-bolit’s deobfuscation logic, which executes dangerous functions. Imunify360 users should update to version 32.7.4.0 pronto to avoid a server-takeover nightmare.
Hot Take:
Who knew that a malware scanner could be so good at scanning that it could even scan its way into your server? It’s like finding out your guard dog moonlights as a cat burglar. This flaw in ImunifyAV is basically an open invitation for hackers to RSVP to your server’s dinner party — but without the good manners or the cheese plate!
Key Points:
- A remote code execution vulnerability lurks in ImunifyAV, affecting tens of millions of Linux server-hosted websites.
- The flaw affects AI-bolit malware component versions prior to 32.7.4.0, present in both free and paid versions of ImunifyAV.
- The vulnerability is due to the execution of unvalidated function names during malware deobfuscation.
- CloudLinux has released a patch, but administrators are urged to update immediately due to potential server compromises.
- No CVE-ID has been assigned, and there are no official instructions for detecting exploitations yet.
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