Zeroshell

{{Short description|Linux distribution}}

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| developer = Fulvio Ricciardi

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| working state = Discontinued

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| supported platforms = IA-32, x86-64, ARM

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Zeroshell is a small open-source Linux distribution for servers and embedded systems which aims to provide network services.[http://linuxbsdos.com/2008/04/14/zeroshell/ Zeroshell | LinuxBSDos.com][https://www.techradar.com/news/13-weird-and-wonderful-niche-linux-distros-of-2017 13 weird and wonderful niche Linux distros of 2018 | TechRadar] Its administration relies on a web-based graphical interface; no shell is needed to administer and configure it. Zeroshell is available as Live CD and CompactFlash images, and VMware virtual machines.

Zeroshell can be installed on any IA-32 computer with almost any Ethernet interface. It can also be installed on most embedded devices and single-board computers such as Raspberry Pi and Orange Pi.[https://zeroshell.org/hw/ Supported Hardware - Zeroshell Linux Router]

The project reached EOL in April of 2021 with the version 3.9.5.{{Cite web|url=https://zeroshell.org/zeroshell-end-of-life/|title = Zeroshell End of Life|date = 18 April 2021}}

There are several known vulnerabilities for various versions of this software: V2, V3.6x up to V3.7, V3.9.0, V3.9.3 and last V3.9.5 for example,{{Cite web|url=https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-9522/product_id-57110/Zeroshell-Zeroshell.html|title = CVE Details, List of security vulnerabilities ZeroShell|date = 17 June 2022}} allowing an attacker to e.g. gain root access to the device easily. The main attack vector is the cgi script in use, 'kerbynet'.