The discovery, which runZero director of security research Rob King said was 'pure serendipity,' began after he and runZero founder HD Moore started investigating the mysterious individual believed to be responsible for the xz backdoor. King highlighted that they found multiple vulnerabilities in server-side implementations of SSH and related services.
Researchers discovered vulnerabilities in various devices like wireless access points, routers, and firewalls, emphasizing the inadequate security practices present in these commonly used systems.
The research brought to light that some SSH-secured services had significant security holes due to outdated features and poor implementation practices, showcasing the importance of maintaining and updating security measures in such services.
runZero's findings revealed flaws like unauthenticated information exposure, problematic public key authentication, and susceptibility to brute force attacks in certain SSH client-servers, indicating the potential risks associated with using outdated SSH features.
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