SECURITY Concerns for Unix systems

[David J. Hughes]

>From article <16313 at reed.UUCP>, by bob at reed.UUCP (Bob Ankeney):
>      Speaking of permissions, I've noticed a number of Unix systems with mode
> 777 on the root directory!  This is an easy in for anyone wanting super-user
> access.  I've noticed this on both AT&T and NCR unix boxes.

I have also seen this on Sun's running pre 4.x SunOS.  There may be a
Sun in a back room somewhere that is a host for anyone wanting root
access.


David
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