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Re: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications
From: Kevin Finisterre <dotslash () snosoft com>
Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 15:52:31 -0700
Also guys don't forget that these devices are fully linux and other unix capable... I have apache and a hacked up debian running on my dream cast with no problems ... I think there is a ps2linux distro as well. With the new mod chips out I have already heard rumors of an Xbox based linux distro as well.
These guys usually have the low down on the hardware "hacks" and that sort of stuff...
http://www.lik-sang.com/catalog/default.php Heres a link to at least a few linux distros for the dream cast and ps2. http://linuxdevices.com/articles/AT7466555948.html ftp://ftp.m17n.org/pub/super-h/dreamcast/ ftp://ftp.m17n.org/pub/linux-sh/CD-R/ http://www.netbsd.org/Ports/dreamcast/ http://www.netbsd.org/Ports/playstation2/The dreamcast is quite fun in gdb I certainly suggest trying this at home. You could hack out some hitachi sh3 shellcode or something if you are bored. =]
enjoy! -KF On Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at 12:46 PM, Dom De Vitto wrote:
When the dreamcast came out Fydor added the OS detection sigs to nmap. So I guess at least a dreamcast doesn't have a built in firewall and will respond in some way to uninitiated communications. (obviously, ideally they should only permit communication to/from servers they have initiated some kind of connection to already) Dom -----Original Message----- From: John_Leitch () NAI com [mailto:John_Leitch () NAI com] Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 9:23 AM To: vuln-dev () securityfocus com Subject: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications Hi. A strange but interesting thread maybe....... With the advent of online consoles such as the XBOX (microsofts own so I guess security could be a little weak, my own thoughts BTW) and the PS2. What issues are unleashed that could have or cause massive security implications for the home user. For instance: XBOX / PS2 can be connected to a home LAN for access or they could be directly connected via the broadband connectors. I am sure there are no built in security features for either platform. Question: Could the devices be used in anyway that could allow an attacker to a) Crash said device b) Use device as a lever to interact between network devices c) Any other nefarious actions Having not had the chance to PEN-TEST any of these as of yet I was wondering what the online security groups thought of this. FYI: The Microsoft XBOX HAS BEEN hacked via a modchip (modchip allows playback of CDR DVDR and all region DVD flicks) The PS2 has had the same mod issues as above (only it took longer than the 4 weeks to hack the XBOX) Thanks /John Leitch
Current thread:
- Online Games Consoles and Security Implications John_Leitch (May 21)
- RE: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications Dom De Vitto (May 21)
- Re: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications Kevin Finisterre (May 21)
- RE: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications Elan Hasson (May 21)
- Re: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications Valdis . Kletnieks (May 21)
- Re: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications hellNbak (May 21)
- Re: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications Dave (May 21)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- RE: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications Steve Maks (May 21)
- Re: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications kawaii (May 21)
- RE: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications Vasisht Tadigotla (May 21)
- Re: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications Ryan Verner (May 22)
- Re: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications Vasisht Tadigotla (May 23)
- RE: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications Dom De Vitto (May 21)
- RE: Online Games Consoles and Security Implications Elan Hasson (May 21)