November Linux Security Lab Hacks DOCSIS 2.0/3.0

[Lisa Kachold]

We are carpooling!  Emiail me to arrange a ride to Chandller (and back),

On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 2:49 PM, Stephen <cryptworks at gmail.com> wrote:

> I might have to go to this one.
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> 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.
> >>
> >> 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!
> >>
> >> 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..]
> >>
> >> 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.
> >>
> >> 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.
> >>
> >> 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)
> >>
> >> Motorola's  SBG6580 3.0 has both a serial port and a USB port, but
> removed
> >> from shelves due to firmware bugs.
> >>
> >> 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>.
> >>
> >> References:
> >> DefCon 18 Video Presentation:
> >>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBieFU2dkDA&feature=player_embedded#at=16
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> Stephen
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