Vulnerability Analysis
In-depth guides and analysis on vulnerability analysis from the Safeguard engineering team.
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Kubernetes API server privilege escalation via aggregated API (CVE-2018-1002105)
A critical flaw in Kubernetes' aggregated API let unauthenticated users gain full admin privileges. Here's how it worked and how to fix it.
Red Hat JBoss Vulnerability Exploitation: The Persistent Threat of Java Middleware
JBoss application servers have been a recurring target for attackers. From deserialization flaws to exposed management interfaces, the middleware layer remains a critical attack surface.
runc container escape via file descriptor overwrite (CVE-2019-5736)
CVE-2019-5736 let malicious containers overwrite the host runc binary and gain root — here's the mechanism, affected versions, and how to remediate it.
Linux cgroups release_agent container escape (CVE-2022-0492)
CVE-2022-0492 lets containers with CAP_SYS_ADMIN escape via cgroup v1's release_agent. Impact, timeline, and concrete remediation steps inside.
containerd-shim abstract Unix socket container escape (CVE-2020-15257)
CVE-2020-15257 let containers sharing a host network namespace abuse containerd-shim's abstract socket API. Here's the impact, fix, and remediation path.
Windows MSHTML Spoofing CVE-2024-43573 Explained
CVE-2024-43573 is a zero-day MSHTML spoofing flaw patched by Microsoft in October 2024. Here is the chain, detection, and why MSHTML keeps biting.
Zyxel Firewall CVE-2022-30525: Unauthenticated Command Injection in Your Perimeter Defense
CVE-2022-30525 gave attackers unauthenticated OS command injection on Zyxel firewalls. The irony of a firewall being the weakest point in your network security.
Kubernetes validating admission webhook bypass (CVE-2021-25735)
CVE-2021-25735 let attackers bypass Kubernetes validating admission webhooks on Node objects via a kube-apiserver flaw. Here's the fix and detection path.
Kubernetes kubelet symlink volume mount escape (CVE-2021-25741)
CVE-2021-25741 lets attackers escape subPath volume mounts in Kubernetes kubelet via a symlink race, exposing host files and enabling privilege escalation.
containerd CRI plugin mount escape (CVE-2022-23648)
CVE-2022-23648 let crafted pod volume specs bypass containerd's CRI mount isolation to reach arbitrary host files — versions, severity, and fixes.
Linux AF_PACKET privilege escalation (CVE-2020-14386)
CVE-2020-14386 lets a local attacker with CAP_NET_RAW corrupt Linux kernel heap memory via AF_PACKET and escalate privileges. Here's the fix and impact.
VMware Workspace ONE CVE-2022-22954: Server-Side Template Injection Goes Enterprise
CVE-2022-22954 in VMware Workspace ONE Access allowed unauthenticated RCE via server-side template injection. Attackers used it to deploy cryptominers and backdoors.
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