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Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2024-30051)

In this blog post, I will explain a vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows Manager (DWM) Core library that I analyzed when the exploit for Core Impact was being developed. This vulnerability allows an unprivileged attacker to execute code as a DWM user with Integrity System privileges (CVE-2024-30051).Since there was not enough public information at the time to develop the exploit,...
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What Is the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)?

The NIST Risk Management Framework, or RMF, is a voluntary 7-step process used to manage information security and privacy risks. By following the NIST RMF, organizations can successfully implement their own risk management programs, maintain compliance, and address the weaknesses that present the greatest danger to their enterprise.
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3 Components of a Proactive Security Strategy 

Your organization might have many cybersecurity defenses in place, but defenses alone are not enough to protect you from today’s multi-faceted cyberattacks. Proactively adding a layer of offensive security assessment and testing helps you pinpoint your system weaknesses before they are exploited. Proactive security measures help you stay ahead of attackers by:Identifying vulnerabilities and...
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Major Launches Announced on Release Day 2024.2

About Fortra’s Release Day Each quarter, we at Fortra get to roll out the fruits of our labors for the past few months. We showcase new features, updates, and even products. This Release Day features several groundbreaking projects. We’ve broken into the XDR arena and are thrilled to introduce you to our new offering. We’ve issued major releases for over a half-dozen of our flagship products....
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How to Recover After Failing a Cybersecurity Audit

While it’s important to adhere to compliance regulations, blunders do happen. What does it mean when these blunders lead to you failing a cybersecurity audit, and how can you recover? Consequences of Failing a Cybersecurity Audit Failing a cybersecurity audit can mean several things. First, there’s the up-front legal fines that come with falling on the wrong side of compliance. Here are a few...
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Accelerating Security Maturity with Fortra Bundles

In The Importance of Layering Offensive Security Solutions, Fortra experts underscore the advantage of developing a single source offensive security tooling portfolio. Read on to find out the necessary ingredients for a proactive strategy and why Fortra’s ability to combine and maximize solutions optimizes security and produces the most effective outcomes.The Five Elements of an Offensive Security...
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INFOGRAPHIC: How to Protect Your Data from Email Phishing Attacks

Responding to a sender, clicking on a link, or downloading a file that may not be trustworthy can lead to data corruption, leaked confidential information, and infected devices or networks. View this infographic to see tips for protecting against phishing attacks.
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Security Awareness: The Groundwork of Cybersecurity Culture

It’s a big world out there, and cybercriminals know you don’t have time for everything. A common fallacy is that they’re lurking in dark basements, bending their brands to maximum capacity to create highly sophisticated exploits that blow any current security system out of the water. More often than not, they’re not.Criminal hackers go after the low...
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An IBM i Hacking Tale

Discover how penetration testing can be used on IBM i systems to find hidden vulnerabilities in your security. This post breaks down Core Impact's IBM i pen testing process from discovery to privilege escalation.