How does someone go about hacking embedded devices, for example... the firmware running on a Jukebox in the local pub, the firmware on your cable TV, your router, etc? Does it involve flashing your own version of the firmware onto the device, or is there another way?
I haven't actually Googled this yet, although I will be doing so in about 20 seconds. I was just wondering what experience Totse had in this area
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My router has a telnet daemon running (or so nmap tells me), to login i have to short some pins to make it clear the password. My ISP won't tell me.
Another way is through a buffer exploit that lets you run unsigned code. Similar to how modchips work and phone rooting.
Sometimes it takes some rewiring to enable the 'test' circuit the technician uses.
Can you find buffer exploits online for particular embedded devices, just like you can when attacking a regular computer system? Is it just a case of Googling for it?