[Fwd: Massive Vulnerabilities Discovered]
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roryt at hol.gr
Sun Dec 24 02:39:00 EET 2000
Den kserw an parakoloutheite bugtraq
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"NetW3.COM Consulting" wrote:
>
> > SERIOUS VULNERABILTY AFFECTS ALL VERSIONS OF UNIX AND WINDOWS
> >
> > A serious vulnerability has been found in all versions of
> > Unix and Windows. This problem most likely affects all
> > other systems as well.
> >
> > It has been found that computer systems must be physically moved
> > prior to installation at a computing facility. Moreover,
> > when these systems are transported, they are usually moved
> > at some point by human beings.
> >
> > Obvious insecurity Inc. has found that a serious DOS attack
> > can be waged on these systems when attackers stand on top of a building
> > high above the area where a system is being moved at the proper
> > time interval.
> >
> > The attackers toolkit consists of a long range flamethrower,
> > a large sledgehammer, and concussion grenades. If the attacker
> > has perfect timing, they may drop the sledgehammer/light the
> > flamethrower/drop the grenade onto the target system in
> > question, thereby creating a DOS condition.
> >
> > This scenario can be spread easily through a coordinated
> > attack, but this has yet to be seen in the wild.
> >
> > Vendors have been notified 1.5 minutes ago, but have so
> > far proven that they are incompetent by not releasing
> > patches or sending a reply to our email. Therfore, in
> > the interests of full disclosure, we are making these
> > shocking results public, since YOU have a right to know.
> >
> > This earth shaking, trend setting vulnerability has been
> > discovered by Obvious Security Inc. We hope to overwhelm
> > bugtraq and the other lists with our skills so we can
> > make more money and have more prestige in the computer
> > security industry.
> >
> > Remember - "Just because it's right in your face, does
> > not mean that it's obvious".
> >
> > Obvious Security Inc. Bulletin #2600
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > | netw3 at netw3.com 618-353-7418 |
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