VxWorks Vulnerability: Password Hashing Weaker Than a Wet Paper Bag!

Weak password hashing algorithms in VxWorks RTOS are leaving systems wide open to cyberattacks. Even your grandma’s cookie recipe uses more iterations than this! With no fix in sight, users should upgrade to modern hashing techniques—because nobody wants their passwords cracked faster than a piñata at a five-year-old’s birthday party.

Hot Take:

Who knew Wind River’s VxWorks was actually a time machine? Their password hashing algorithms seem to be stuck in the ’90s, and it looks like they’re in no rush to catch up. Maybe they’re just nostalgic for a simpler time when 5,000 iterations seemed like overkill?

Key Points:

  • VxWorks RTOS uses outdated and weak password hashing algorithms in versions 6.9 and 7.
  • No CVE has been assigned, and Wind River considers it a “feature upgrade” rather than a vulnerability.
  • The hashing algorithms are significantly weaker than current standards, making them susceptible to cracking.
  • SEC Consult advises against using VxWorks’ built-in authentication mechanisms.
  • No fixes or workarounds are available; customers are advised to use modern hashing algorithms.

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