November Linux Security Lab Hacks DOCSIS 2.0/3.0

[Stephen]

I might have to go to this one.

On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 1:38 PM, Lisa Kachold <lisakachold at obnosis.com> wrote:
> CORRECTION:
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> We forgot to tell you that DSL is going to be obsolete due to DOCSIS.
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> WE also referenced a DSL modem rather than a cable modem, sorry,  DSL is
> going to be obsolete, so rearrange your stock investments.  (Remind me to
> proof read submitted copy better already!)
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> Of course you can all show up and laugh at us at gangplankhq.com on the 6th
> (week after Halloween) or so...on Saturday at Noon.
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> On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 12:43 PM, Lisa Kachold <lisakachold at obnosis.com>
> wrote:
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>> NOVEMBER 6, [On Honor of Day of the Dead], we will be hacking DOCSIS.
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>> Bring your cable modems (and corresponding firmware [see reference list
>> below] or just come to watch us build a Linux cable modem test distro right
>> on a Motorola SB5101!
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>> NOTE:
>> I only have 1 JTAG programming adapter, which is not USB (slow) so be sure
>> to bring any programming adapter equipment that you might  have. [USB
>> Available on EBAY for $30.00 or so..]
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>> We will follow up  this hackfest on the following Tuesday PLUG Security
>> Team Discussion at JCL Cowden Center with a deeper analysis and evaluation
>> of the diagnostic device we created out of the Motorola SB5101 at
>> Gangplankhq.com to include current Cox equipment utilizations for DOCSIS
>> standards 2.0 and 3.0 (channel bonding), speeds, and security that effects
>> us all, however hidden behind a management interface for a cable modem, that
>> we purchased, but for which we do not have password or general
>> access....(scratch head.....wait, where is the ownership??).
>>
>> This is a great opportunity to learn about telecommunications (TDM, TCM)
>> standards for DSL, telecommunications legalities verses internet data laws,
>> privacy the FCC way, and your legal rights with regards to equipment you
>> own, and finally the Cox Cable Acceptable Use Agreement.
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>> It's all just a wonderful excuse to hack a perfectly useless (hobbled and
>> crippled by design)  DSL "modem" with a sweet little Linux stack firmware
>> that morphs it into a nice "router" that can blow the top off all previous
>> conceived network performance.
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>> DOCSIS 2.0  HOW FAST....??? We will let you know after our build at
>> Gangplankhq.com on Saturday November 6, 2010 Noon to 3PM.
>> DOCSIS 3.0  4 down 3 up bonded channels which equates to:  160 MB down;
>> 120 up (see Broadcom and TI Competition for these chips/modems (on Linux
>> Open Source)
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>> Motorola's  SBG6580 3.0 has both a serial port and a USB port, but removed
>> from shelves due to firmware bugs.
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>> Finally, we will demonstrate how to return the Motorola to it's former
>> state in order to sell it on Ebay, Craigslist, or return it to Fry's
>> Electronics </joke>.
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>> References:
>> DefCon 18 Video Presentation:
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBieFU2dkDA&feature=player_embedded#at=16
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Stephen