The Mummy 2018 - Microsoft Accidentally Summons Back Ugly Attacks from the Past

The Mummy 2018 - Microsoft Accidentally Summons Back Ugly Attacks from the Past

Explore a Black Hat conference talk that delves into how Microsoft inadvertently revived dangerous network attacks from the early 2000s. Learn about the vulnerabilities in IP fragmentation and reassembly mechanisms that once allowed attackers to intercept packets, modify them, or cause denial of service. Discover how these fundamental flaws also enabled techniques like stealth-scanning. Presented by Ran Menscher, this 24-minute talk provides valuable insights into past security issues that have resurfaced, offering important lessons for current cybersecurity practices.