Threat actors use pentesting tools to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in target systems or networks. These tools provide a simulated environment for testing potential attack vectors that allow threat actors to exploit security gaps and gain unauthorized access. By using pentesting tools, threat actors can assess the effectiveness of their methods and refine their strategies […]
The attack exploits weaknesses in the SSH transport layer protocol and encryption modes used by a majority of current implementations, making it a significant concern for the cybersecurity community.
The vulnerabilities are caused by heap buffer overflow weaknesses in open-source libraries used by the products, and they can lead to crashes or arbitrary code execution.