Archives for the ‘Security’ Category

MD5 considered harmful in 2009

Hello and best wishes in New year! Here is one more text with PoC about vulnerability in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). What do you think about this vulnerability?

Merak Mail Server Web Mail HTML Tag Script Insertion

After MDaemon vulnerability, I decide to test Merak Mail Server … And the result is vulnerability alike MDaemon, but more difficulty. Secunia reported this vulnerability and estimate as moderately critical. For me this vulnerability especially in WebMail Pro interface is highly critical. Here is CVE ID: 2008-5734. Also at National Vulnerability Database (NVD).

MDaemon WorldClient HTML Tag Script Insertion Vulnerability

After my friend Dejan Levaja find the vulnerability in MDaemon, here is the new vulnerability that I found in MDaemon More about this you can find at Secunia.

Rails Security Guide and Book

Ruby on Rails Security Project released a free e-book, very useful! Download: here

MDaemon Server WorldClient Script Insertion Vulnerabilities

My friend from Network Security Solutions, Dejan Levaja, has discovered vulnerabilities in MDaemon Server WorldClient, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct script insertion attacks. Details at Secunia.

Password protect single user mode

You forget your root password and get locked out of your own box. What do you do? Typically, you would reboot into single user mode and change the password there. When booting into single user mode you will not be prompted for the root password. This is something every attacker knows and prays on once [...]

Wireless Security – The Basics

People use wireless networks on a daily basis and are growing concerned about the possible threats. Taking the following precautions significantly mitigates security risks associated with mobile wireless access. 1. Install a firewall 2. Enter passwords only into websites that include an SSL key on the bottom right. If the hotspot is not working properly, [...]