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CrowdStrike Security Incident 2024: A C-Suite Perspective on Implications, Risks, and Recovery

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In July 2024, a significant security incident involving CrowdStrike, a global leader in cybersecurity, caught the attention of businesses worldwide. Known for its advanced endpoint protection, CrowdStrike’s Falcon software is deployed across numerous organisations, many of which belong to the Fortune 500. However, a seemingly routine software update led to widespread disruptions, with millions of devices crashing, particularly those running Windows 10 and 11. This post aims to explore the CrowdStrike security incident in-depth, examining its impact, root causes, and the lessons that C-suite executives must take away to enhance their cybersecurity risk management strategies.

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2024 CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses: Integer Overflow or Wraparound (CWE-190)

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Integer Overflow occurs when an arithmetic operation attempts to create a numeric value that exceeds the maximum limit of the data type used to store it. Similarly, Integer Wraparound happens when the numeric value “wraps around”, cycling back to the minimum limit.

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2024 CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses: Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

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Hard-coded credentials refer to embedding authentication information such as usernames, passwords, API keys, or cryptographic keys directly into the source code. Developers might do this for convenience, testing, or quick deployment. However, these credentials often remain in production, creating vulnerabilities.

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2024 CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer (CWE-119)

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CWE-119 pertains to scenarios where software operations exceed the allocated memory buffer’s boundaries, leading to buffer overflows. This flaw can result in various adverse consequences, including data corruption, application crashes, and security vulnerabilities exploitable by attackers. A buffer overflow occurs when data written to a memory buffer exceeds its storage capacity, potentially overwriting adjacent memory locations.

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2024 CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses: Improper Control of Generation of Code (‘Code Injection’) CWE-94

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CWE-94, or Code Injection, occurs when a software application improperly controls the input used in generating code. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious code, which the application subsequently compiles or interprets. The injected code can execute unintended commands, compromise data integrity, and even provide attackers with full control over the system.