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Zero crashes, zero compromises: inside the HAProxy security audit

7 hours ago
  • #Security Audit
  • #HAProxy
  • #Network Resilience
  • Almond ITSEF audit validates HAProxy's architectural resilience and secure configuration.
  • HAProxy 3.2.5 deemed mature and secure after extensive testing, including 25 days of fuzzing with zero crashes.
  • Key architectural strengths include process isolation and custom memory management for enhanced security and performance.
  • Audit highlights the importance of shared responsibility in secure configuration, emphasizing operational best practices.
  • Recommendations include adopting a positive security model for ACLs, securing the Stats page, and upgrading to HAProxy 3.2+.
  • HAProxy's commitment to transparency, peer review, and continuous improvement underpins its reliability and trustworthiness.