HP Server Killer Firmware Update On the Loose 100
OffTheLip (636691) writes "According to a Customer Advisory released by HP and reported on by the Channel Register website, a recently released firmware update for the ubiquitous HP Proliant server line could disable the network capability of affected systems. Broadcom NICs in G2-G7 servers are identified as potentially vulnerable. The release date for the firmware was April 18 so expect the number of systems affected to go up. HP has not released the number of systems vulnerable to the update."
Isn’t this one limited anyway? (Score:4, Funny)
Aren’t they also the ones who limit their firmware updates only to customers who have support contracts? I guess you get what you pay for..
Well at least it only affects paying customers ;) (Score:4, Funny)
http://slashdot.org/story/14/02/05/0258244/hp-to-charge-for-service-packs-and-firmware-for-out-of-warranty-customers
Oh, HP... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Hot firmware (Score:5, Funny)
The company budget committee helps us avoid issues like this. The majority of our gear is old enough that there hasn't been a firmware update in four or five years. And no plans to replace it any time soon.
Re:Hot firmware (Score:4, Funny)
They approved two rolls of duct tape for this fiscal year, so we feel well prepared.