***Rootkit Exploit Caught in 10.2*** WARNING
 

I am aware of the "sticky" in Security about ssh. I just thought that more people would see the post if it were placed here.

I have just noticed this post on another forum.

http://www.suseforums.net/index.php?showtopic=31358

There is probably no need to panic but just make sure that the usual good housekeeping is performed with strong passwords, active firewalls etc.
In addition do ensure that a rootkit hunter such as rkhunter is installed. It comes with the 10.2 OS but it is not enabled.
For those using another OS or who require further information please visit:

www.rootkit.nl

I would add the following as things to do on the ssh server:

- Make sure only Protocol 2 is allowed
- Disable root login
- Strongly consider using public key authentication and disabling username/password authentication.
- Use a file monitoring program like Aide, Samhain or Tripwire