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What "Shellshock" means to you and me.

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by retiredlearner, 2014/10/02.

  1. 2014/10/02
    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member Thread Starter

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    As per my [limited] understanding, almost all Unix/Linux variants are susceptible to this bug. Since Linux is used almost in every non Windows device, the bug is not critical but ultra ultra critical.

    But can we update/upgrade every router/wifi/NAS/SAN/other devices ? Most probably not. So even if you test your device somehow, until the manufacturer gives you the updates you are basically fried.
     
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    TonyT

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    It's no where as bad as the media is letting on. Major distributions of Linux on Web servers can easily update Bash. The Linux distros based on Debian don't even have Bash, they have Dash, which is not affected by this bug. Embedded Linux on devices such as routers, NAS units & appliances are virtually impossible to exploit using that bug.
     
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    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks for the re-assurance TonyT. Neil.
     
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