ALL. privileges are needed? Mac Agent: When the file qualys-cloud-agent.log fills up (it reaches 10 MB) it gets renamed to qualys-cloud-agent.1 and a new qualys-cloud-agent.log chown root /etc/sysconfig/qualys-cloud-agent
Qualys is also unaware of any active exploitations, further research and development efforts, or available exploit kits. Additionally, use of the timestamping service proves that the digital signing certificate was valid at the time of signing the binary, and that the certificate hasnt been revoked. to the cloud platform and registered itself. This certificate change is required to be compliant with industry standards such as the Certification Authority Browser Forum, so IT organizations around the world are adopting it. Select the agent operating system
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- Agent host cannot reach the Qualys Cloud Platform (or the Qualys Private
Linux Agent
In addition, make sure that the DNS resolution for these URLs is successful and that everything is valid with the certificate authority that is used. If selected changes will be
install it again, How to uninstall the Agent from
If any other process on the host (for example auditd) gets hold of netlink,
Support helpdesk email id for technical support. the path from where commands are picked up during data collection. During the install of the PKG, a step in the process involves extracting the package and copying files to several directories. . To deploy the Qualys agent installer using Intune, use the Win32 app management to create a package for Intune defines as line-of-business (LOB) apps. Qualys is working to provide Agent version control from the UI as well where you can choose Agent version to which you want to upgrade. For agent version 1.6, files listed under /etc/opt/qualys/ are available
shows HTTP errors, when the agent stopped, when agent was shut down and
configured in the /QualysCloudAgent/Config/proxy
Go to the file where the QualysAgent.exe file exists. Log into the Qualys Cloud Platform and select CA for the Cloud Agent module. Tip. Support team (select Help > Contact Support) and submit a ticket. A Qualys customer reported these moderate CVEs through a responsible disclosure process. The specific details of the issues addressed are below: An ExecutableHijacking condition exists in the Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows platform in versions before 4.5.3.1. does not get downloaded on the agent. number. If you want to add a proxy setting in the script, you can edit the default values of the argument. On Linux, run the command sudo service qualys-cloud-agent Unable to communicate with Qualys? When you uninstall an agent the agent is removed from the Cloud Agent
If you want to add the parameters, modify the default parameters in the script. If you have auto-upgrade of the agent enabled from the Qualys platform, do not use a SCCM version check as there will be a version upgrade/downgrade conflict between SCCM and the Qualys upgrade. If there is a need for any Technical Support for EOS versions, Qualys would only provide general technical support (Sharing KB articles, assisting in how to for upgrades, etc.) We would like to thank researchers at the Lockheed Martin Red Team for discovering these vulnerabilities and responsibly disclosing, so we can ensure the security of Qualys customers and users. )The utility is supported for versions less than 4.3.The versions greater than 4.3 supports MSI based installation,The instructions are available at the Qualys documentation site at https://www.qualys.com/docs/qualys-cloud-agent-windows-install-guide.pdf, Your email address will not be published. For the initial upload the agent collects
The following commands trigger an on-demand scan: No. You'll find this tool at /usr/local/qualys/cloud-agent/qualys-cloud-agent.sh, On Unix, the tool is located at /opt/qualys/cloud-agent/bin/qualys-cloud-agent.sh. [string]$CertPath = \\10.115.105.222\Share\DigiCertTrustedRootG4.crt. command: /opt/qualys/cloud-agent/bin/qcagent.sh restart. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. How to remove vulnerabilities linked to assets that has been removed? the RPM database). Hello
The vulnerability scanner included with Microsoft Defender for Cloud is powered by Qualys. On December 31, 2022, the QID logic will be updated to reflect the additional end-of-support versions listed above for both agent and scanner. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Are there instructions for installing on MacOS through Intune? for BSD/Unix): Linux (.rpm)
variable, it will be used for all commands performed by the
directories used by the agent, causing the agent to not start. Customers are advised to upgrade to v3.7 or higher of Qualys Cloud Agent for MacOS. Select action as Run Script. You can optionally create uninstall steps in the same package. Agent, MacOS Agent. This process continues for 5 rotations. the FIM process tries to establish access to netlink every ten minutes. This is recommended as it gives the cloud agent enough privileges
Here is an example of agentuser entry in sudoers file (where
as it finds changes to host metadata and assessments happen right away. This can happen if one of the actions
For organizations that do not have software deployment tools for remote and roaming end-users, Qualys has created an installer bundle utility that will wrap the Qualys agent installer and the two required installation arguments into a single installer .exe application. If this parameter is not set, the agent refers to the PATH
Below, we provide steps to check the certificate using QID 45231, to install it manually, install it using Active Directory, install it on single assets, using PowerShell script, or using either Qualys Custom Assessment and Remediation or Qualys Patch Management. More detailed instructions are available in Intunes documentation website: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/apps/apps-win32-app-management. Script link: https://github.com/Qualys/DigiCertUpdate. This allows attackers to assume the privileges of the process, and they may delete or otherwise on unauthorized files, allowing for the potential modification or deletion of sensitive files limited only to that specific directory/file object. Many organizations are using Intune to manage applications for remote and roaming Windows 10 devices. If the proxy is specified with the https_proxy environment
Today, this QID only flags current end-of-support agent versions. data, then the cloud platform completed an assessment of the host
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Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 3) /etc/environment - applicable for Cloud Agent on Linux (.rpm),
downloaded and the agent was upgraded as part of the auto-update
signature set) is
Keep the Deployment Message options as shown in the below image. activities and events - if the agent can't reach the cloud platform it
This interval isn't configurable. in effect for your agent. Qualys Adds Advanced Remediation Capabilities to Minimize Vulnerability Risk, Cloud Platform 3.8.1 (CA/AM) API notification, September 2021 Releases: Enhanced Dashboarding and More. performed by the agent fails and the agent was able to communicate this
Click Next. What are the steps? This initial upload has minimal size
You can also use secure Sudo. 4. to gather the necessary information for the host system's
in effect for this agent. - We might need to reactivate agents based on module changes, Use
where
and are specified
Some of the ways you can automate deployment at scale of the integrated scanner: You can trigger an on-demand scan from the machine itself, using locally or remotely executed scripts or Group Policy Object (GPO). Give the action a name. the agent status to give you visibility into the latest activity. Required fields are marked *. Here are some best practices for common software deployment tools. To deploy the vulnerability assessment scanner to your on-premises and multicloud machines, connect them to Azure first with Azure Arc as described in Connect your non-Azure machines to Defender for Cloud.. Defender for Cloud's integrated vulnerability assessment solution works . All of the tools described in this section are available from Defender for Cloud's GitHub community repository. on the delta uploads. status column shows specific manifest download status, such as
Some of these tools only affect new machines connected after you enable at scale deployment. Qualys continues to enhance its cloud agent product by including new features, technologies, and end support for older versions of its cloud agent. Create a deployment package and specify the agent installer with the two required arguments, Customer ID and Activation ID. Tip - Option 3) is a better choice for Linux/Unix if the systemwide
Gather information - The extension collects artifacts and sends them for analysis in the Qualys cloud service in the defined region. Qualys engineering has released QIDs for each CVE so that customers can easily identify vulnerable versions of the Qualys Cloud Agent, empowering them with information to make changes. Update June 2, 2022 Qualys has released Information Gathered QID 45535 Required Certificate Not Present on Host for Windows Qualys Cloud Agent Version 4.8 and Later in VULNSIGS-2.5.495-4 for Windows Cloud Agent only. Cloud Agent. because the FIM rules do not get restored upon restart as the FIM process
is installed, it can be configured to run as a specific user
up (it reaches 10 MB) it gets renamed toqualys-cloud-agent.1
agent has been successfully installed. Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support. Artifacts for virtual machines located elsewhere are sent to the US data center. Click Add, then click Next. Z
6d*6f During an inventory scan the agent attempts
IPv4 address or FQDN. Let's get started! The Qualys Threat Research Unit will monitor for signs of ongoing exploitation of these vulnerabilities through threat intelligence. with files. Share what you know and build a reputation. Qualys will be releasing Windows Cloud Agent version toward the end of June 2022. Qualys Cloud Agent for macOS (versions 2.5.1-75 before 3.7) installer allows a local escalation of privilege bounded only to the time of installation and only on older macOSX (macOS 10.15 and older) versions. MacOS Agent
Error: Setup file C:\ProgramData\Qualys\QualysAgent\SelfPatch\f959b30c-3bd8-46a2-a67d-f99b96c58f95.exe did not pass necessary security checks: (win32 code: -2146869243), The timestamp signature and/or certificate could not be verified or is malformed., Error: SelfPatch has failed: (win32 code: -2146869243), The timestamp signature and/or certificate could not be verified or is malformed.. (a few megabytes) and after that only deltas are uploaded in small
permissions and categories of commands that the user can run. This happens one
host itself, How to Uninstall Windows Agent
No worries, well install the agent following the environmental settings
| MacOS Agent, We recommend you review the agent log
Select Remediate. see the Scan Complete status. up (it reaches 10 MB) it gets renamed to qualys-cloud-agent.1 and a new qualys-cloud-agent.log is started. Possible Executable Hijacking of Qualys Cloud Agent for Windows prior to 4.5.3.1, 2. When you uninstall a cloud agent from the host itself using the uninstall
for communication with our cloud platform: 1) if /etc/sysconfig/qualys-cloud-agent file doesn't exist
If DigiCert Trusted Root G4 is missing, the following Qualys functions will return errors: Error: Patch: Failed to validate the signature of PE binary filestatusHandler.dll, ensure that the DigiCert Trusted Root G4 certificate is available in the Trusted root certification authority. and it is in effect for this agent. The agent
Qualys allows for managed upgrades of the installed agent directly . Qualys Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) has worked closely with this entity to validate and verify the vulnerabilities and provide all its customers with remediation actions. Please Note: PowerShell version required is 2.0 or later. The recommendation deploys the scanner with its licensing and configuration information. However, you can configure the Qualys agent's proxy settings locally in the Virtual Machine. The integrated vulnerability assessment solution supports both Azure virtual machines and hybrid machines. Good to Know Qualys proxy
Note: please follow Cloud Agent Platform Availability Matrix for future EOS. Each Vulnsigs version (i.e. The agents must be upgraded to non-EOS versions to receive standard support. 1 root root 10488465 Aug 8 03:41 qualys-cloud-agent.log.4 I have created a custom config profile created and set the "Upgrade Check Interval" and "Upgrade Reattempt Interval" to a high number so future auto-upgrades shouldn't happen, but here are my questions: 1. evaluation. Checking the digital signature verifies that the file originated from Qualys and that it hasnt been tampered with. Check the Digicert G4 Root Certificate Availability on the Asset, Solution: Install the Certificate Manually, How to Install the Certificate using Qualys Custom Assessment and Remediation, How to Install the Certificate using Qualys Patch Management Follow These Steps (click to expand), How to Disable Auto-upgrade on Assets without DigiCert G4 Certificate Only (click to expand), How to Disable Auto-upgrade on Impacted Assets Only, https://www.digicert.com/dc/code-signing/microsoft-authenticode.htm, Distribute Certificates to Client Computers by Using Group Policy, http://cacerts.digicert.com/DigiCertTrustedRootG4.crt, https://knowledge.digicert.com/alerts/code-signing-new-minimum-rsa-keysize.html. This post describes common deployment models and best practices to deploy the Cloud Agent for remote workforce. are stored here:
Agent - show me the files installed. The updated manifest was downloaded
You can also assign a user with specific
The Qualys Cloud Agent can be automatically deployed using any third-party software deployment tools including Microsoft SCCM, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft GPO, HCL BigFix, Dell KACE, and others. agent behavior, i.e. With the release of Windows Cloud Agent 4.9, the binary will be cross-signed with DigiCert High Assurance EV Root CA. status for scans: VM Manifest Downloaded, PC Manifest Downloaded,
Type %ProgramFiles (x86)%\Qualys\QualysAgent and press Enter. (Update, Mar 27: This is also now available through the Knowledge Articles in the Customer Support Portal for registered support contacts.