SANS Stormcast Friday, August 14th, 2026: AI vs. Honeypot Data; CPU Bugs; GeoServer 0-Day; Windows USB Driver Confusion
Summary
Guy tested Gamma 4 AI to summarize honeypot malware data from VirusTotal and CyberCord, demonstrating efficient log analysis. The episode covers two new CPU vulnerabilities by researcher Domas: Skitter Creek Bath Salts, which rewrites memory mapping, and a System Management Mode flaw affecting x86 cores. Additionally, a GeoServer SQL injection exploit and a Windows USB driver privilege escalation technique disclosed at DEF CON are discussed.
Topics discussed
Introduction and SANS Inner Storm Center Stormcast
Using Gamma 4 AI to analyze honeypot malware data
Skitter Creek Bath Salts: Memory mapping vulnerability
System Management Mode vulnerability on x86 CPUs
GeoServer SQL injection exploit disclosure
Windows USB driver privilege escalation vulnerability
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