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Re: 1+2=3, +++ATH0=Old school DoS


From: gonz () JEFFERSON ML ORG (Pete Gonzalez)
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 02:36:40 -0400


At that point, the whole issue became moot and the production of modems
that didn't require a pause after the "+++" stopped.
Today, it's rare to find a modem that responds to the attack unless there
happens to be a long pause in the data stream after the "+++". Most ISPs
program their modems to ignore the "+++" sequence,

I have a Diamond SupraExpress 56k modem (purchased a month ago) which
dials an Erol's account.  I tried the exploit posted by Max Schau, and it
worked first try.

Also, it occurs to me that this vulnerability could possibly be used to
make the person's modem hang up and dial 911.  :-)

                                                -Pete



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