{"id":2604,"date":"2015-01-29T13:29:16","date_gmt":"2015-01-29T13:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgis.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2604"},"modified":"2015-01-29T13:37:14","modified_gmt":"2015-01-29T13:37:14","slug":"ghost-vulnerability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgis.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/01\/ghost-vulnerability\/","title":{"rendered":"GHOST vulnerability"},"content":{"rendered":"

A vulnerability has been identified in Linux that allows hackers to gain control of systems without the need for any passwords. You can read more on this here itworld.com\/article\/2876098\/linux-hit-by-critical-security-hole.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you run your own VPS or dedicated server then it’s important you check that your system isn’t vulnerable to avoid your server being hacked.<\/p>\n

Shared hosting<\/h2>\n

If you use our shared hosting platform then there’s nothing you need to do as we have already taken the necessary steps to secure the servers.<\/p>\n

VPS and Dedicated Servers<\/h2>\n

We’ve put together a quick guide to check for this vulnerability and fix it.<\/p>\n

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    1<\/span>Run system check<\/h3>\n

    Install the ‘ghost-checker’ file to your server by running the below commands:<\/p>\n

    \r\nwget http:\/\/mirrors.uk.heg.com\/ghost\/ghost-checker\r\nchmod +x ghost-checker\r\n.\/ghost-checker\r\n<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
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    2<\/span>Fix system<\/h3>\n
              If the above check returns ‘VULNERABLE’ then you need to run an update on your server. If your server isn’t vulnerable then there’s nothing more you need to do.<\/strong><\/p>\n
    \r\nsudo yum clean all; sudo yum update glibc\r\n<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
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    3<\/span>Reboot system<\/h3>\n
              After the above process has completed it’s important to reboot your machine to ensure all services restart without weaknesses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    If you have any questions regarding this issue please get in touch with our support team<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
    A vulnerability has been identified in Linux that allows hackers to gain control of systems without the need for any …<\/p>\n
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