Malwarehigh
Thousands of Linux systems infected by stealthy malware since 2021
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-4043 | NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository gpac/gpac prior to 1.1.0 | 5.5 | 5% | PoC | |
| CVE-2023-33246 | Unauthenticated Remote Command Execution in Apache RocketMQ | 9.8 | 97% | KEVPoC ×4 | KEV |
From the original article
6 min read at arstechnica.com
The ability to remain installed and undetected makes Perfctl hard to fight. Thousands of machines running Linux have been infected by a malware strain that’s notable for its stealth, the number of misconfigurations it can exploit, and the breadth of malicious activities it can perform, researchers reported Thursday. The malware has been circulating since at least 2021.
arstechnica.com
A short excerpt; the article and its images belong to the publisher. Summary, key facts and assessment above are AI-written from the article and can be wrong.