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PXE Booting
From: one2 () onetwo com
Date: 27 Jun 2006 04:21:21 -0000
Hey pennies, I performed an onsite pen test for a client who had network booting first in their BIOS boot order for their workstations. This was used to check for any updates that needed installing. Therefore, as a demo, I setup a PXE server using CHAOS .. supercomputer for your wallet ;o) ... to force any system booting up to boot CHAOS and join my cluster - showing from there I theoretically had complete control of the underlying system. My question is, what recommendations should I make to this client in relation to securing PXE booting? ... or any other useful suggestions that people feel like they have to make, like "Dont use PXE booting"! ;o) Thanks, One2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This List Sponsored by: Cenzic Concerned about Web Application Security? Why not go with the #1 solution - Cenzic, the only one to win the Analyst's Choice Award from eWeek. As attacks through web applications continue to rise, you need to proactively protect your applications from hackers. Cenzic has the most comprehensive solutions to meet your application security penetration testing and vulnerability management needs. You have an option to go with a managed service (Cenzic ClickToSecure) or an enterprise software (Cenzic Hailstorm). Download FREE whitepaper on how a managed service can help you: http://www.cenzic.com/news_events/wpappsec.php And, now for a limited time we can do a FREE audit for you to confirm your results from other product. Contact us at request () cenzic com for details. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current thread:
- PXE Booting one2 (Jun 27)
- RE: PXE Booting Andy Meyers (Jun 27)
- Re: PXE Booting Tonnerre Lombard (Jun 27)
- Re: PXE Booting Akeru Ikena (Jun 27)
- Re: PXE Booting AdamT (Jun 28)