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.