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Date: Wed Aug 27 2008 - 00:28:14 CDT

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http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Attackers-Targeting-Linux-Infrastructures-With-Rootkit-to-Steal-SSH-Keys/

By Brian Prince
eWEEK.com
2008-08-26

U.S.-CERT is warning of attacks targeting Linux-based infrastructures
using compromised SSH keys. After access is gained to the system, local
kernel exploits are used to gain root access. A rootkit is then
installed to steal more SSH keys. The attack could be related to a flaw
affecting Debian-based encryption keys discovered earlier this year.

Hackers are launching attacks against Linux-based computing
infrastructures using compromised SSH [Secure Shell] keys and installing
rootkits, according to a warning by the U.S. Computer Emergency
Readiness Team (US-CERT).

According to US-CERT, the attack uses stolen SSH keys to access a
system, and then local kernel exploits to gain root access. At that
point, a rootkit known as phalanx2 is installed.

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