- 19 Apr 2013
MWR Labs Pwn2Own 2013 Write-up - Webkit Exploit
A detailed technical write-up of a WebKit exploit demonstrated at Pwn2Own 2013 describes a type confusion vulnerability in SVG document handling. The exploit leveraged the ability to cast non-SVG elements to SVG elements, enabling precise memory manipulation and control. By chaining multiple exploit stages, the vulnerability allowed leaking pointers, calculating memory addresses, and ultimately achieving code execution in the browser.
- 18 Apr 2013
HackFu Venue - Clue 3
The third clue for the HackFu venue location is revealed as a mathematical puzzle. The cryptic clue "I squared plus two" presents a mathematical challenge to participants seeking the event's location. The clue is accompanied by an image, adding to the mysterious nature of the venue reveal.
- 12 Apr 2013
HackFu Venue - Clue 2
The blog post reveals the second cryptic clue for the HackFu event venue location. The clue is a poetic line: "Of thy tongue's uttering, yet I know the sound." The specific meaning of the clue remains enigmatic, suggesting a puzzle or riddle about the event's destination.
- 3 Apr 2013
HackFu Venue - Clue 1
The first clue for HackFu's venue location references the famous "Remember, remember" line, specifically mentioning "the Vth". This cryptic hint is part of a series of clues designed to guide participants in discovering the event's location. The first clue was released as part of a multi-week puzzle to reveal the HackFu venue.
- 28 Mar 2013
Announcing Mercury v2.2
Mercury v2.2, an Android Security Assessment Framework, introduces enhanced auto-completion features for command suggestions. The update maintains separate command histories for different contexts and improves ContentProvider interaction stability. A vulnerable Android app called Sieve is released to help security practitioners practice using the framework.
- 11 Mar 2013
BSides Challenge
MWR Labs hosted a cybersecurity challenge focused on analyzing the "Evil Planner" Android application. The challenge invited participants to find vulnerabilities that would allow BigCorp to extract encrypted data from a potentially malicious employee's device. Multiple prizes were offered for discovering and exploiting application security weaknesses.
- 6 Mar 2013
Pwn2Own at CanSecWest 2013
MWR Labs demonstrated a full sandbox bypass exploit against Google Chrome at Pwn2Own 2013. The exploit leveraged vulnerabilities to gain code execution in the renderer process and bypass ASLR and DEP protection mechanisms. Memory address leakage techniques were used to execute arbitrary commands outside the browser sandbox.
- 14 Feb 2013
2013 Summer Internship Positions
MWR is recruiting paid summer internship positions in Basingstoke for students and security enthusiasts. Interns will work on personal research projects and gain hands-on experience in information security consultancy. The internship offers opportunities to work with a research team and potentially secure a junior position after completion.
- 7 Feb 2013
Announcing Mercury v2.1
Mercury v2.1, an Android security assessment framework, introduces three key improvements. Modules can now be installed directly from an online repository. Connections between the Mercury console and device can be secured with SSL and optional password protection. Performance optimizations have been made to the Mercury Agent to improve efficiency and resource management.
- 14 Dec 2012
What's New in Mercury v2?
Mercury v2.0 introduces a completely rewritten architecture with modular reflection-based functionality. Infrastructure Mode enables remote device connectivity across firewalls and NAT. The user interface has been streamlined to provide faster, more direct access to Mercury's capabilities.
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Dave Hartley - 6 Dec 2012
SAP Slapping (DeepSec)
Dave Hartley's DeepSec presentation "SAP Slapping" explored vulnerabilities in SAP systems. The talk provided an overview of common misconfigurations and security weaknesses in enterprise software. Metasploit modules were demonstrated to highlight potential security risks in SAP infrastructure.
- 19 Sep 2012
Mobile Pwn2Own at EuSecWest 2012
MWR Labs demonstrated a critical Android vulnerability at EuSecWest 2012 targeting a Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android 4.0.4. The exploit used NFC to upload a malicious file, enabling code execution and privilege escalation. Through multiple vulnerabilities, the team could exfiltrate user data and compromise the device's security by bypassing Android's exploit mitigation features.