Bug discovered in software could 'do a lot of damage' if exploited

Krusty · May 5, 2017

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the software controlling sensitive government facilities, including at the Lucas Heights nuclear plant in Sydney and a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base.

Ed Farrell from security company Mercury ISS said his team identified more than 200 buildings in Australia containing the vulnerability, which, the ABC understands, the software manufacturer is working urgently to patch.

According to Mr Farrell, if the bug was exploited, it would allow hackers to take control over critical functions in what are supposed to be among the nation's most secure buildings.

"If a criminal or foreign intelligence service were to gain unauthorised access to such a facility, they could change settings in heating, ventilation, air conditioning — they could potentially do a lot of damage," he said.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-...vered-in-sensitive-government-systems/8501654

plat1098 · May 5, 2017

Wow, Krusty, when you see the title on the forum main page "Bug discovered in software," it seems so innocuous...until you see the rest of the title and read the article. Yeeesh. Affecting 200 locations, huh? Truly divine intervention.

Krusty · May 5, 2017

plat1098 said: ↑

Wow, Krusty, when you see the title on the forum main page "Bug discovered in software," it seems so innocuous...until you see the rest of the title and read the article. Yeeesh. Affecting 200 locations, huh? Truly divine intervention.
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Yeah, it wouldn't of been my choice for a heading. I only copied it from the site.

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