Today : E032-2024 Cyberium Podcast - CVE-2024-3094 In-Depth Analysis of the Zero-Click Vulnerability Threatening 700,000+ DrayTek Routers https://technocratico.it/2024/10/cve-2024-3094-analisi-della-vulnerabilita-zero-click-che-minaccia-700-000-router-draytek/
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In each episode, we dive into articles published on technocratico.it by Raffaele Di Marzio or explore his reflections brought to life through AI analysis and techniques, powered by Gemini Pro, which present in-depth discussions in English, explaining the topics in a simple and concise manner. Our mission is to reveal, in a straightforward yet precise way, how technology influences every aspect of our personal and professional lives. Whether you're a tech industry professional seeking expert insights or a curious listener wanting to understand how digital security impacts your daily life, Cyberium is your gateway to comprehending the holistic influence of technology, offering a unique perspective thanks to the integration of cutting-edge AI analysis.
Tune in to gain valuable perspectives and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
All reproductions rights are reserved by Cyberium Media Miami Productions and Technocratico.it
Content creator : Raffaele DI MARZIO https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffaeledimarzio/
For inquiries, you can reach us at podcast@cyberium.media.
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Speaker 1 (00:02):
Welcome to Siberian Here, technology and cybersecurity are made simple
for everyone. Whether you're a tech geek or just curious
about the digital world, we've got you covered. Each episode
we dive into the latest topics from technocratico dot it
and break them down so you can stay informed and protected.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
This is a.
Speaker 1 (00:23):
Siberian Media Miami production. Let's get into it.
Speaker 3 (00:28):
The scab and gulcious flame make us a blood bad
fame to love it, to fucking honess, see ourselves.
Speaker 4 (00:42):
And remember this.
Speaker 2 (00:50):
A refueling. Just when you think you've got to handle
on this whole cybersecurity thing, something new pops up. You've
got your strong passwords, your password manager, and then bam,
you find out one hundred thousand routers just like yours
have a critical vulnerability. That's the situation we're in with
this latest rate tech issue and CBE twenty twenty four,
(01:10):
third zero nine four. So today we're diving deep into
exactly what this vulnerability is, how worried you should be,
and most importantly, what you can do about it and
to help us navigate these choppy digital waters. We've got
our cybersecurity expert here with us.
Speaker 4 (01:25):
Glad to be here always happy to help shed some
light on these things. And yeah, I have to say
this dra Tech one is a bit of a head scratcher.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
Right, Like, it's one thing to accidentally click on a
suspicious link, but this vulnerability, this zero click thing, makes
it sound like you don't even have to do that
to be compromised. How does that even work?
Speaker 4 (01:40):
So this was spoiling something called a stack based buffer overflow.
And to understand it, imagine imagine a glass of water.
If you keep pouring water into that glass, eventually it's
going to overflow, right.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Yeah, yeah, definitely not the kind of mess you want
to clean up.
Speaker 4 (01:56):
Exactly. Now, replace that water with data, and the glass
is your router's memory. Hackers can use this vulnerability to
basically flood the router with too much data, causing important
information to be overwritten. And once that happens, they can
potentially inject malicious code and take control.
Speaker 2 (02:15):
Okay, hold on, take control meaning exactly, let's say someone
exploited this on my home router. What could they actually do?
Speaker 4 (02:20):
Well?
Speaker 5 (02:21):
Worst case scenario, they get intercept all the data flowing
through your router, all the data think logging credentials for
your online accounts, financial data, if you're banking online, personal messages,
you name it.
Speaker 2 (02:32):
So they're not just seeing this data. They could change
it too.
Speaker 4 (02:35):
That's the scary part. They could, for example, manipulate a
bank transfer or redirect you to a fake website that
looks completely legit without you ever suspecting a thing.
Speaker 2 (02:46):
And this compromised router that could also become like a
launching pad to attack other devices connected to my network, right,
my laptop, my phone, my smart TV, all of that.
Speaker 4 (02:56):
Precisely, it's not just about protecting your data on a
single device anymore. It's about securing your entire network and
with well, the research we saw indicated that there could
be over seven hundred thousand draytech routers vulnerable out there.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
Seven hundred thousand.
Speaker 4 (03:12):
That's larger than the population of many major cities.
Speaker 2 (03:14):
Just to put it into perspective, Okay, I think I
need to take a deep breath after that. Seven hundred
thousand is a big number. But I know you wouldn't
bring this up if there wasn't something we could do
about it.
Speaker 4 (03:23):
Right, You're right, it's not all doom and gloom. The
good news is Dretech has released firmware updates to patch
this vulnerability.
Speaker 2 (03:32):
Firmware updates. Okay, so that rings a bell, but honestly,
I usually hit the remind me later button on those.
Is it really that crucial.
Speaker 4 (03:40):
It's actually more important than you might think. Most people
don't realize that their router's firmware is like its operating system.
Just like you update your computer or your phone to
get the latest security patches, your router needs those updates too.
Speaker 2 (03:54):
So ignoring those router updates is like what leaving the
front door to my digital life wide open, even with
a fancy security system.
Speaker 4 (04:01):
You got it. And on top of those updates, there
are actually some other things you can do as well.
The research you mentioned it highlighted things like firewalls, intrusion
detection and prevention systems, network segmentation.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
Okay, I'll be honest, this sound a little complicated for
the average user.
Speaker 4 (04:16):
Think of a firewall like a security guard for your network,
deciding who and what can get in and out.
Speaker 2 (04:22):
Okay, that makes sense, So it's not just relying on
one thing. It's layers of protection, like I have a
strong walk on my door and a security system just
in case.
Speaker 4 (04:31):
Exactly. You're thinking along the right lines, and since we're
talking about layers of protection. There's another important aspect of
this vulnerability that we need to talk about the impact
on businesses, especially with compliance regulations like GDPR.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
GDPR, that's the one about data protection in Europe, right,
that's right. But how does a router vulnerability in say
my home office, how does that affect something on a
whole other continent.
Speaker 4 (04:54):
That's actually a common misconception. See GDPR applies to a
and y business that handle personal data of individuals in
the EU. It doesn't matter where the business is actually located.
Oh so even if you're a small business owner here
but you have clients in Europe, this vulnerability could have
big implications.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Wow. See I hadn't even considered that. So we're not
just talking about protecting my cat videos anymore. Businesses could
be facing some serious consequences here exactly.
Speaker 4 (05:21):
Under GDPR, companies have a legal obligation to protect personal
data and they can face hefty fines if they fail
to do so a data breach because of this vulnerability,
that could be a major problem, both financially and when
it comes to the reputation.
Speaker 2 (05:36):
Yeah, nobody wants to be that cautionary tale, especially when
it might have been preventable. It really makes you think,
you know, this little box we've got tucked away in
a corner, it can be a gateway to so many
problems if we're not careful.
Speaker 4 (05:48):
Absolutely, And what's concerning is this whole dretech situation. It's
really just the tip of the iceberger. Okay, have so well,
think about all the other devices we have connected these days,
smart TVs, appliances, those voice assistants, even we kind of
just expect them to work, so we often overlook their security.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
Yeah, honestly, when was the last time I updated the
software on my refrigerator? Probably never? Is that bad?
Speaker 4 (06:11):
It's not ideal. Like any device with software, those everyday gadgets,
they can have vulnerabilities that hackers could take advantage of.
This dratech thing. It's a good reminder that we need
to be more mindful of cybersecurity for all our devices,
not just our computers and phones.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
So it's like that saying, right, the weakest link in
the chain is what brings the whole thing down. And
those weak links, it sounds like they can be things
we least expect exactly.
Speaker 4 (06:35):
So, while we've been talking about draytech routers, The real
question is what other vulnerabilities are hiding in plain sight
in all these devices we use every single day, and
what can we actually do to protect ourselves.
Speaker 2 (06:49):
The million dollar question. But it sounds like being proactive
is key. You can't just assume something is secure because
it came in a box that way.
Speaker 4 (06:56):
You got it. It's all about taking those extra steps,
being more aware of our digital lives, just like we
are in the physical world.
Speaker 2 (07:02):
That's a great point. Well, this deep dive has definitely
given me a lot to think about. It's not just about,
you know, complicated technical stuff. It's about awareness, staying informed,
and doing what we can to protect ourselves and our data.
And for our listeners, we'll have links to everything we
talked about, how to check your router model, update the firmware,
all that good stuff in the show notes. Thanks for
(07:22):
joining us for the cybersecurity deep Dive. Until next time,
stay curious, stay safe, and keep those digital defenses strong.
Speaker 3 (07:31):
Soundst longs full results. Who Are You Going to Cross?
Speaker 5 (07:42):
All reproduction rights are reserved by Siberium Media, Miami Production
and Technocratico dot It. For inquiries, you can reach us
at podcast at Siberium dot media.
Welcome to Siberian Here, technology and cybersecurity are made simple
for everyone. Whether you're a tech geek or just curious
about the digital world, we've got you covered. Each episode
we dive into the latest topics from technocratico dot it
and break them down so you can stay informed and protected.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
This is a.
Speaker 1 (00:23):
Siberian Media Miami production. Let's get into it.
Speaker 3 (00:28):
The scab and gulcious flame make us a blood bad
fame to love it, to fucking honess, see ourselves.
Speaker 4 (00:42):
And remember this.
Speaker 2 (00:50):
A refueling. Just when you think you've got to handle
on this whole cybersecurity thing, something new pops up. You've
got your strong passwords, your password manager, and then bam,
you find out one hundred thousand routers just like yours
have a critical vulnerability. That's the situation we're in with
this latest rate tech issue and CBE twenty twenty four,
(01:10):
third zero nine four. So today we're diving deep into
exactly what this vulnerability is, how worried you should be,
and most importantly, what you can do about it and
to help us navigate these choppy digital waters. We've got
our cybersecurity expert here with us.
Speaker 4 (01:25):
Glad to be here always happy to help shed some
light on these things. And yeah, I have to say
this dra Tech one is a bit of a head scratcher.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
Right, Like, it's one thing to accidentally click on a
suspicious link, but this vulnerability, this zero click thing, makes
it sound like you don't even have to do that
to be compromised. How does that even work?
Speaker 4 (01:40):
So this was spoiling something called a stack based buffer overflow.
And to understand it, imagine imagine a glass of water.
If you keep pouring water into that glass, eventually it's
going to overflow, right.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Yeah, yeah, definitely not the kind of mess you want
to clean up.
Speaker 4 (01:56):
Exactly. Now, replace that water with data, and the glass
is your router's memory. Hackers can use this vulnerability to
basically flood the router with too much data, causing important
information to be overwritten. And once that happens, they can
potentially inject malicious code and take control.
Speaker 2 (02:15):
Okay, hold on, take control meaning exactly, let's say someone
exploited this on my home router. What could they actually do?
Speaker 4 (02:20):
Well?
Speaker 5 (02:21):
Worst case scenario, they get intercept all the data flowing
through your router, all the data think logging credentials for
your online accounts, financial data, if you're banking online, personal messages,
you name it.
Speaker 2 (02:32):
So they're not just seeing this data. They could change
it too.
Speaker 4 (02:35):
That's the scary part. They could, for example, manipulate a
bank transfer or redirect you to a fake website that
looks completely legit without you ever suspecting a thing.
Speaker 2 (02:46):
And this compromised router that could also become like a
launching pad to attack other devices connected to my network, right,
my laptop, my phone, my smart TV, all of that.
Speaker 4 (02:56):
Precisely, it's not just about protecting your data on a
single device anymore. It's about securing your entire network and
with well, the research we saw indicated that there could
be over seven hundred thousand draytech routers vulnerable out there.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
Seven hundred thousand.
Speaker 4 (03:12):
That's larger than the population of many major cities.
Speaker 2 (03:14):
Just to put it into perspective, Okay, I think I
need to take a deep breath after that. Seven hundred
thousand is a big number. But I know you wouldn't
bring this up if there wasn't something we could do
about it.
Speaker 4 (03:23):
Right, You're right, it's not all doom and gloom. The
good news is Dretech has released firmware updates to patch
this vulnerability.
Speaker 2 (03:32):
Firmware updates. Okay, so that rings a bell, but honestly,
I usually hit the remind me later button on those.
Is it really that crucial.
Speaker 4 (03:40):
It's actually more important than you might think. Most people
don't realize that their router's firmware is like its operating system.
Just like you update your computer or your phone to
get the latest security patches, your router needs those updates too.
Speaker 2 (03:54):
So ignoring those router updates is like what leaving the
front door to my digital life wide open, even with
a fancy security system.
Speaker 4 (04:01):
You got it. And on top of those updates, there
are actually some other things you can do as well.
The research you mentioned it highlighted things like firewalls, intrusion
detection and prevention systems, network segmentation.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
Okay, I'll be honest, this sound a little complicated for
the average user.
Speaker 4 (04:16):
Think of a firewall like a security guard for your network,
deciding who and what can get in and out.
Speaker 2 (04:22):
Okay, that makes sense, So it's not just relying on
one thing. It's layers of protection, like I have a
strong walk on my door and a security system just
in case.
Speaker 4 (04:31):
Exactly. You're thinking along the right lines, and since we're
talking about layers of protection. There's another important aspect of
this vulnerability that we need to talk about the impact
on businesses, especially with compliance regulations like GDPR.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
GDPR, that's the one about data protection in Europe, right,
that's right. But how does a router vulnerability in say
my home office, how does that affect something on a
whole other continent.
Speaker 4 (04:54):
That's actually a common misconception. See GDPR applies to a
and y business that handle personal data of individuals in
the EU. It doesn't matter where the business is actually located.
Oh so even if you're a small business owner here
but you have clients in Europe, this vulnerability could have
big implications.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Wow. See I hadn't even considered that. So we're not
just talking about protecting my cat videos anymore. Businesses could
be facing some serious consequences here exactly.
Speaker 4 (05:21):
Under GDPR, companies have a legal obligation to protect personal
data and they can face hefty fines if they fail
to do so a data breach because of this vulnerability,
that could be a major problem, both financially and when
it comes to the reputation.
Speaker 2 (05:36):
Yeah, nobody wants to be that cautionary tale, especially when
it might have been preventable. It really makes you think,
you know, this little box we've got tucked away in
a corner, it can be a gateway to so many
problems if we're not careful.
Speaker 4 (05:48):
Absolutely, And what's concerning is this whole dretech situation. It's
really just the tip of the iceberger. Okay, have so well,
think about all the other devices we have connected these days,
smart TVs, appliances, those voice assistants, even we kind of
just expect them to work, so we often overlook their security.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
Yeah, honestly, when was the last time I updated the
software on my refrigerator? Probably never? Is that bad?
Speaker 4 (06:11):
It's not ideal. Like any device with software, those everyday gadgets,
they can have vulnerabilities that hackers could take advantage of.
This dratech thing. It's a good reminder that we need
to be more mindful of cybersecurity for all our devices,
not just our computers and phones.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
So it's like that saying, right, the weakest link in
the chain is what brings the whole thing down. And
those weak links, it sounds like they can be things
we least expect exactly.
Speaker 4 (06:35):
So, while we've been talking about draytech routers, The real
question is what other vulnerabilities are hiding in plain sight
in all these devices we use every single day, and
what can we actually do to protect ourselves.
Speaker 2 (06:49):
The million dollar question. But it sounds like being proactive
is key. You can't just assume something is secure because
it came in a box that way.
Speaker 4 (06:56):
You got it. It's all about taking those extra steps,
being more aware of our digital lives, just like we
are in the physical world.
Speaker 2 (07:02):
That's a great point. Well, this deep dive has definitely
given me a lot to think about. It's not just about,
you know, complicated technical stuff. It's about awareness, staying informed,
and doing what we can to protect ourselves and our data.
And for our listeners, we'll have links to everything we
talked about, how to check your router model, update the firmware,
all that good stuff in the show notes. Thanks for
(07:22):
joining us for the cybersecurity deep Dive. Until next time,
stay curious, stay safe, and keep those digital defenses strong.
Speaker 3 (07:31):
Soundst longs full results. Who Are You Going to Cross?
Speaker 5 (07:42):
All reproduction rights are reserved by Siberium Media, Miami Production
and Technocratico dot It. For inquiries, you can reach us
at podcast at Siberium dot media.
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