DDoS botnets, cryptominers target Azure systems after OMIGOD exploit goes public
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-38647 | Unauthenticated RCE in Microsoft Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) | 9.8 | 100% | KEVRansomwarePoC | KEV |
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Threat actors are attacking Azure Linux-based servers using a recently disclosed security flaw named OMIGOD in order to hijack vulnerable systems into DDoS or crypto-mining botnets. The attacks, which began on Thursday night, September 16, are fueled by a public proof-of-concept exploit that was published on the same day on code hosting website GitHub.
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