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August 26, 2008
Fallout From the Debian SSL Vulnerability?
“US-CERT is aware of active attacks against linux-based computing infrastructures using compromised SSH keys. The attack appears to initially use stolen SSH keys to gain access to a system, and then uses local kernel exploits to gain root access. Once root access has been obtained, a rootkit known as ‘phalanx2’ is installed.
“Phalanx2 appears to be a derivative of an older rootkit named ‘phalanx’. Phalanx2 and the support scripts within the rootkit, are configured to systematically steal SSH keys from the compromised system. These SSH keys are sent to the attackers, who then use them to try to compromise other sites and other systems of interest at the attacked site.
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