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Decades-Old BMC Vulnerability Exposes Thousands of Data Centers to Attacks

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Decades-Old BMC Vulnerability Exposes Thousands of Data Centers to Attacks

A decades-old vulnerability in baseboard management controller (BMC) interfaces permits disclosure of authentication hashes prior to login, affecting over 24,000 internet-accessible server-management systems. The flaw enables attackers to obtain credentials without first authenticating to the targeted device.

Why it matters: Data center operators and infrastructure teams managing BMC-exposed systems face immediate credential theft risk; prioritize scanning for exposed management interfaces and apply patches from BMC vendors.

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