Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 07:36:48 +1000 From: Edwin Groothuis <edwin@mavetju.org> To: freebsd-proliant@freebsd.org Subject: HP USB Keys Shipped with Malware for your Proliant Server Message-ID: <20080407213648.GK3162@k7.mavetju>
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Stumbled over this in my RSS feed this morning: http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=4247 http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=9077 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2008.0354 -- [Appliance] HP USB Floppy Drive Key (Option) for ProLiant Servers, Local Virus Infection 7 April 2008 =========================================================================== [...] VULNERABILITY SUMMARY A potential security vulnerability has been identified with two types of optional HP USB Floppy Drive Keys intended for use with certain ProLiant servers. This vulnerability could cause a local 'W32.Fakerecy' or 'W32.SillyFDC' virus infection. [...] Short story: If you install the USB Floppy Drive Key and run Windows, you have to check the USB stick for viruses first. Edwin -- Edwin Groothuis | Personal website: http://www.mavetju.org edwin@mavetju.org | Weblog: http://www.mavetju.org/weblog/
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