OT: ***SECURITY ALERT ***SNMP Tool used for hacking (DSL, routers, switches.. ) READ ME!!!!

[LANMAN]

Because of the seriousness of this vulnerablity, I felt it was necessary to post this.

This effects nearly every operating system, router, switch, cable or DSL modem, and firewall.


PROTOS SNMP is a tool designed by the University of Oulu of Linnanmaa to test for weaknesses in programming and other vulnerabilities. Well as you guessed it, the "bad" guys have it now and are using it.

Go here for more information: Fixed Linkage again <----There, now it works.. (Forgot is was a https site. oops)

Just trying to help cover eveyone's back,

--LANMAN

 

[ShotgunSteven]

FIXED LINK

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[r0tt3n1]

Another fixed link?
Thanx for the heads up LANMAN.

 

[GeoffS]

Thanks guys! Passed this on to our network admin...

Geoff

 

[RaySun2Be]

Thanks! for the heads up on this. I've passed it on to those who need to know.

 

[IJump]

I hate Good Tools Gone Bad.

I hate it when the bad guys make me work.

 

[aphoenixrises]

My question would be why would anyopne want to do this and what are they getting out of it?

 

[IJump]

This tool apparently exposes a weakness, then the malevolent "hackers" can develope their own tool to exploit the weakness.

 

[LANMAN]

<<<My question would be why would anyopne want to do this and what are they getting out of it?>>>

Why? Because they can.

What do they get? Anything they want if they are successful.

(An expample) It's almost like talking about encryption. Its great to have it so the "Bad" guys can't see what your doing, but in turn they use it to cover their operations and avoid law enforcement. Is the NSA worried? You bet!!

"Two-edged Sword"


But, I like IJump's explanation better. This tool apparently exposes a weakness, then the malevolent "hackers" can develope their own tool to exploit the weakness.

<<<I hate it when the bad guys make me work. >>>

NO DOUBT !! Like I don't have enough to do!! :|

--LANMAN

 

[narzy]

thanks for the heads up :Q got the E-mail this morning scared the crap out of me...and I dont get scared easily.