{"id":23225,"date":"2018-01-10T10:00:38","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T09:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/?p=23225"},"modified":"2018-01-14T16:37:27","modified_gmt":"2018-01-14T15:37:27","slug":"runecast-analyzer-1-6-5-detects-meltdown-spectre-chip-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/runecast-analyzer-1-6-5-detects-meltdown-spectre-chip-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Runecast Analyzer 1.6.5 detects MeltDown and Spectre chip issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23226 size-full\" title=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-01\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-01.jpg\" alt=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-01\" width=\"602\" height=\"202\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Runecast released version 1.6.5 of <a href=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/runecast-analyzer-1-5-released\/\">Runecast Analyzer<\/a> tool adding the capability to detect and alert on <a href=\"https:\/\/meltdownattack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MeltDown and Spectre<\/a> <strong>chip issues<\/strong> on ESXi hosts and vCenters.<\/p>\n<p>The recent discovery of the biggest bug in computer history forced all organizations to <strong>take remedial action<\/strong> to prevent problems due to MeltDown and Spectre chip issues.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>With this new update, Runecast Analyzer is now able to detect if ESXi hosts and vCenters of your infrastructure are affected by this\u00a0bug.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Meltdown and Spectre<\/h2>\n<p>Meltdown and Spectre exploit critical vulnerabilities in modern processors. These hardware vulnerabilities allow programs to <strong>steal data which is currently processed<\/strong> on the computer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23243 size-large\" title=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-02\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-02-600x200.jpg\" alt=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-02\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Analyze the infrastructure<\/h2>\n<p>After updating Runecast Analyzer, access the Dashboard and click on <strong>Analyze Now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23244 size-large\" title=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-03\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-03-600x423.jpg\" alt=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-03\" width=\"600\" height=\"423\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After few seconds, the analyzer completes the network scan reporting the <strong>detected issues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23245 size-full\" title=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-04\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-04.jpg\" alt=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-04\" width=\"535\" height=\"357\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From the Dashboard, click on <strong>Critical<\/strong> to check detected\u00a0critical issues in your infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23246 size-large\" title=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-05\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-05-600x390.jpg\" alt=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-05\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the <strong>Issue List<\/strong>, Runecast Analyzer reports the scanned <strong>infrastrcuture is affected<\/strong> by the\u00a0MeltDown and Spectre chip issues.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23247 size-large\" title=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-06\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-06-600x326.jpg\" alt=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-06\" width=\"600\" height=\"326\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Expanding the alert, you can get additional details of the problem. Apply the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmware.com\/us\/security\/advisories\/VMSA-2018-0002.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VMware ESXi host patches<\/a>\u00a0as soon as possible to ensure applications and user data cannot be compromised.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23248 size-large\" title=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-07\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-07-600x366.jpg\" alt=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-07\" width=\"600\" height=\"366\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Update Runecast Analyzer<\/h2>\n<p>To update Runecast Analyzer, open your favorite browser and type the address <strong>https:\/\/IP_address:5480<\/strong>. Enter the correct credentials (default <em>rcadmin\/admin<\/em>) then click <strong>Login<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23249 size-large\" title=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-08\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-08-600x160.jpg\" alt=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-08\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Go to <strong>Update<\/strong> tab and check if a new version is available. Click <strong>Install Updates<\/strong> to proceed with Runecast update.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23250 size-large\" title=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-09\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-09-600x243.jpg\" alt=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-09\" width=\"600\" height=\"243\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to confirm the installation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23251 size-full\" title=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-10\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-10.jpg\" alt=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-10\" width=\"267\" height=\"119\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The update is being installed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23259 size-full\" title=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-11\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-11.jpg\" alt=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-11\" width=\"345\" height=\"99\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Runecast appliance has been updated successfully.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23260 size-large\" title=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-12\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-12-600x213.jpg\" alt=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-12\" width=\"600\" height=\"213\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since MeltDown and Spectre issue <strong>impacts Intel, AMD and ARM chips<\/strong>, it is realistic to suppose almost <strong>all computers are affected<\/strong> by the issue.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>***\u00a0 UPDATE 11\/01\/2018\u00a0 ***<\/h4>\n<p>Version 1.6.6 has been released with <strong>latest knowledge<\/strong> to detect and patch VMware products.<\/p>\n<p>Below latest summary of affected\u00a0VMware products in regards to\u00a0<strong>CVE-2017-5753, CVE-2017-5715, CVE-2017-5754<\/strong>\u00a0aka Meltdown and Spectre issues.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23285 size-large\" title=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-13\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-13-600x411.jpg\" alt=\"runecast-analyzer-meltdown-spectre-13\" width=\"600\" height=\"411\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The latest version of Runecast Analyzer is available for a download as a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runecast.biz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">14-days trial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"signature\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/firma.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Runecast released version 1.6.5 of Runecast Analyzer tool adding the capability to detect and alert on MeltDown and Spectre chip issues on ESXi hosts and vCenters. The recent discovery of the biggest bug in computer history forced all organizations to take remedial action to prevent problems due to MeltDown and Spectre chip issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":23226,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"facebook_2879994398731222_17841400390232720":"","mastodon_115463926174894442_115463926174894442":"","linkedin_93tdZWzMZc_93tdZWzMZc":"","bluesky_did:plc:tkabz5kl2rukzdwtuongv3kz_did:plc:tkabz5kl2rukzdwtuongv3kz":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[903,1729],"tags":[1829,1727,1830],"class_list":["post-23225","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vmware-en","category-runecast-en","tag-meltdown","tag-runecast","tag-spectre","has_thumb"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23225","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23225"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23225\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23225"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23225"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}