http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/dell-ships-motherboard-with-malicious-code/6901 By Ryan Naraine Zero Day ZDNet July 21, 2010 Dell has confirmed that some of its PowerEdge server motherboards were shipped to customers with malware code on the embedded server management firmware. The infected motherboard was found on replacement Dell PowerEdge R410 rack servers, according to a post on a Dell support forum. A Dell representative confirmed the issue after a customer received a call warning about the infected motherboard. As part of Dell's quality process, we have identified a potential issue with our service mother board stock, like the one you received for your PowerEdge R410, and are taking preventative action with our customers accordingly. The potential issue involves a small number of PowerEdge server motherboards sent out through service dispatches that may contain malware. This malware code has been detected on the embedded server management firmware as you indicated. [...] _________________________________________________________________ Attend Black Hat USA 2010, hosted at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada July 24-29th, offering over 60 training sessions and 11 tracks of Briefings from security industry elite. To sign up visit http://www.blackhat.comReceived on Wed Jul 21 2010 - 23:41:34 PDT
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