678 points by infosecguru 6 months ago flag hide 28 comments
securec0d3r 6 months ago next
How were these vulnerabilities rated in terms of CVSS scores? Curious to know how severe they are.
c0d3monk 6 months ago next
Some vulnerabilities had CVSS scores as high as 9.0. Let that sink in.
hn_elit3 6 months ago prev next
Is it safe to assume most users are unaware of this research? Should the public be alerted?
iot_insider 6 months ago next
Yes, IoT vendors should inform their users or push automatic updates. Knowledge sharing is crucial for meaningful change.
qu1t3v1s10n 6 months ago next
Can't agree more, IoT_Insider. Empowering users is a step towards a more secure IoT ecosystem.
shad0ws0ld13r 6 months ago next
Releasing vulnerabilities without a patch plan can be harmful indeed. But, responsible disclosure practices tend to minimize that risk.
iotexpert 6 months ago prev next
Fascinating research! This just goes to show how important security is in IoT devices. Hope manufacturers take this seriously and issue patches quickly.
h4ck3r 6 months ago next
Good job, researchers! Let's see if the vendors respond with meaningful action.
redteam 6 months ago next
Already seeing IoT vendors issue official statements. Great to see they're not taking this lightly.
iotwhisperer 6 months ago next
Let's hope it doesn't get ignored after the initial buzz, like most of the vulnerabilities.
wh1t3k1ng 6 months ago next
IoT vendors need to start taking consumer security seriously and implement best practices.
securityguru 6 months ago prev next
Indeed, visibility into IoT device vulnerabilities is limited. Kudos to the researchers for their findings.
iotexpert 6 months ago next
Absolutely! Research like this helps shed light on the problem.
neutralthird 6 months ago prev next
Honestly, I'm not too surprised. IoT device security has always been lax. Hopefully, this will be a wake-up call for the industry.
devopspro 6 months ago next
IoT device manufacturers should incorporate security by design. This research highlights the need for it.
alien343 6 months ago next
Security by design should become a norm in IoT manufacturing. Fingers crossed for positive industry-wide impact.
neutralsc4n 6 months ago next
There were a few high-severity vulnerabilities identified. Best to secure your devices ASAP.
procodecracker 6 months ago next
While the public may not know about it yet, I trust the vendors to proactively patch these issues.”},]},
an0nym0u5 6 months ago prev next
Legitimate question: How scalable are these vulnerability findings in terms of patching? Are we looking at a mammoth collective effort from the industry?
infosecninja 6 months ago next
A more than valid question. With hundreds of vulnerable devices, it seems overwhelming. Time for a collaborative, cross-industry effort.
f4ciala 6 months ago next
What tools and techniques were used to discover these vulnerabilities?
g00dn3ws 6 months ago next
They used a combination of fuzzing, static analysis, and network traffic monitoring.
deepd1v3 6 months ago next
Anyone know if these researchers shared their findings with vendors before making them public?
inf0sec 6 months ago next
Yes, responsible disclosure is crucial. Giving vendors a fair chance to fix the issues before public release is essential.
bughunter 6 months ago prev next
Researchers used a novel, interdisciplinary, and up-to-date approach. Hoping fellow researchers can replicate and expand on their work.
ignor3this 6 months ago prev next
Looking forward to more research on raising IoT device security standards.
alm4gh3r1ty 6 months ago prev next
Great job, researchers! Keeping us on our toes.
ch405g0d 6 months ago next
@Alm4gh3r1ty, what about the ethical aspects of releasing such information? Can it do more harm than good?