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Netgear Routers DoS UWisc Time Server

Posted by michael on from the RISKs-fodder dept.

numatrix writes "For the last few months, hundreds of thousands of netgear routers being sold had hardcoded values in their firmware for ntp synchronization, causing a major denial of service to the University of Wisconsin's network before it was filtered and eventually tracked down. Highlights how not to code embedded devices." A really excellent write-up of the incident.

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  1. great by aldoman · · Score: -1, Troll

    stunning. another great article exclusive to /.

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  3. Re:So who got fired? by slash-tard · · Score: -1, Troll

    Why should someone get fired? Its a public service. If they are going to offer a public service they should upgrade their internet connection and servers.

  4. Getting gay with kids? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    uWisc has a lot of explaining to do.

    A lot.

  5. Re:So who got fired? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Who pays for all that wasted bandwidth?

    You. Your employer shall begin garnishing your wages immediately.

  6. Re:Netgear should bear the cost... by stratjakt · · Score: 0, Troll

    Yeah people are so stupid.

    Know what? I dont daily check USRobotics.com to make sure I have the latest modem firmware, nor do I go to logitech to make sure I have the latest mouse drivers.

    It isnt that people are stupid or lazy, they obviously just have better ways to spend their time.

    Most people who work with computers aren't IT douchebags who sit around on the internet all day looking for a new patch to install. You aren't elite. You're the lowest rung on the ladder.

    Now hurry the fuck up and replace the toner cartridge in the xerox, monkey boy.

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    Sure Slashdot can be Slashdotted, it just takes a little social engineering.

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  9. In Soviet Russia! by agent+dero · · Score: -1, Troll

    In Soviet russia the clients send the servers the time!

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