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Microsoft 383K-CVE Exploit Study: Analysis & Hunting

Microsoft found 2,056 exploited CVEs among 383,000, and 78% are takeover bugs; 9 detection rules, 10 IOCs and a free Splunk SPL rule.

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  1. 0:00The hook78% of real-world exploits are takeover-class.
  2. 0:05The story383,000 CVEs analyzed.
  3. 0:12Attack pathAttackers exploit zero-days within one day, targeting network edge devices and server-side services.
  4. 0:29AttributionNo threat actor is attributed.
  5. 0:33Indicators of compromiseNo malicious indicators were published.
  6. 0:39MITRE ATT&CK techniques3 ATT&CK techniques, from initial access to credential access.
  7. 0:43Remediation3 steps now: Prioritize patching takeover-class vulnerabilities on exposed assets.
  8. 0:50Detection rules9 detection rules, in SPL, KQL and Sigma.
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0:0078% of real-world exploits are takeover-class.

0:05383,000 CVEs analyzed. 0.5% exploited in the wild.

0:13Attackers exploit zero-days within one day, targeting network edge devices and server-side services.

0:20Remote code execution, authentication bypass, escalation, and disclosure: the attackers' takeover playbook.

0:29No threat actor is attributed. Confidence: low.

0:34No malicious indicators were published.

0:393 ATT&CK techniques, from initial access to credential access.

0:443 steps now: Prioritize patching takeover-class vulnerabilities on exposed assets.

0:519 detection rules, in SPL, KQL and Sigma.

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