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Tools circulate that crack Debian, Ubuntu keys |
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Source: Computer World - Posted by Eckie Silapaswang
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A recently disclosed vulnerability in widely used Linux distributions can be exploited by attackers to guess cryptographic keys, possibly leading to the forgery of digital signatures and theft of confidential information, a noted security researcher said today.
As a tie-in to previous stories posted about Debian's SSL flaws, this article reveals reknown security expert HD Moore's views on the situation. He also provides suggestions on how to properly respond to the flaw and gives advice on whom should be concerned and what patches should be applied.
Read this full article at Computer World
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