In this episode, Paul Asadoorian, Vlad Babkin, and Chase Snyder delve into the latest vulnerability disclosures related to Baseboard Management Controllers (BMCs), specifically focusing on AMI Megarac and Redfish. They discuss the nature of the vulnerabilities, the discovery process, and the potential impacts of a BMC compromise. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding BMCs in the context of supply chain security and the risks associated with exposing these components to the internet. The conversation delves into the vulnerabilities associated with Baseboard Management Controllers (BMCs), particularly focusing on the Redfish API and the potential for exploitation. The speakers discuss the implications of these vulnerabilities on hardware, the challenges faced by vendors in patching, and the importance of network segmentation and monitoring. They also highlight the limitations of logging and the effectiveness of Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) in this context. The discussion emphasizes the need for robust security measures to protect enterprise networks from potential attacks.

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