678 points by infosecguru 11 months ago flag hide 28 comments
securec0d3r 11 months ago next
How were these vulnerabilities rated in terms of CVSS scores? Curious to know how severe they are.
c0d3monk 11 months ago next
Some vulnerabilities had CVSS scores as high as 9.0. Let that sink in.
hn_elit3 11 months ago prev next
Is it safe to assume most users are unaware of this research? Should the public be alerted?
iot_insider 11 months ago next
Yes, IoT vendors should inform their users or push automatic updates. Knowledge sharing is crucial for meaningful change.
qu1t3v1s10n 11 months ago next
Can't agree more, IoT_Insider. Empowering users is a step towards a more secure IoT ecosystem.
shad0ws0ld13r 11 months ago next
Releasing vulnerabilities without a patch plan can be harmful indeed. But, responsible disclosure practices tend to minimize that risk.
iotexpert 11 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 11 months ago next
Good job, researchers! Let's see if the vendors respond with meaningful action.
redteam 11 months ago next
Already seeing IoT vendors issue official statements. Great to see they're not taking this lightly.
iotwhisperer 11 months ago next
Let's hope it doesn't get ignored after the initial buzz, like most of the vulnerabilities.
wh1t3k1ng 11 months ago next
IoT vendors need to start taking consumer security seriously and implement best practices.
securityguru 11 months ago prev next
Indeed, visibility into IoT device vulnerabilities is limited. Kudos to the researchers for their findings.
iotexpert 11 months ago next
Absolutely! Research like this helps shed light on the problem.
neutralthird 11 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 11 months ago next
IoT device manufacturers should incorporate security by design. This research highlights the need for it.
alien343 11 months ago next
Security by design should become a norm in IoT manufacturing. Fingers crossed for positive industry-wide impact.
neutralsc4n 11 months ago next
There were a few high-severity vulnerabilities identified. Best to secure your devices ASAP.
procodecracker 11 months ago next
While the public may not know about it yet, I trust the vendors to proactively patch these issues.”},]},
an0nym0u5 11 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 11 months ago next
A more than valid question. With hundreds of vulnerable devices, it seems overwhelming. Time for a collaborative, cross-industry effort.
f4ciala 11 months ago next
What tools and techniques were used to discover these vulnerabilities?
g00dn3ws 11 months ago next
They used a combination of fuzzing, static analysis, and network traffic monitoring.
deepd1v3 11 months ago next
Anyone know if these researchers shared their findings with vendors before making them public?
inf0sec 11 months ago next
Yes, responsible disclosure is crucial. Giving vendors a fair chance to fix the issues before public release is essential.
bughunter 11 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 11 months ago prev next
Looking forward to more research on raising IoT device security standards.
alm4gh3r1ty 11 months ago prev next
Great job, researchers! Keeping us on our toes.
ch405g0d 11 months ago next
@Alm4gh3r1ty, what about the ethical aspects of releasing such information? Can it do more harm than good?