From: Andy Meyers (andy.meyers@hushmail.com)
Date: Tue Jun 27 2006 - 13:50:12 EDT
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How bout boot directly to the hard drive unless otherwise needed and
password protecting the BIOS? And if possible password protect the boot
device selection.
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From: one2@onetwo.com [mailto:one2@onetwo.com]
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 9:21 PM
To: pen-test@securityfocus.com
Subject: PXE Booting
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
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