[GRLUG] does anyone see this as a worrisome security issue?

Steve Romanow slestak989 at gmail.com
Sat Mar 22 14:06:04 EDT 2008


Michael Mol wrote:
>
>
> I think it's pretty cool.  It simplifies a task I've done quite a
> number of times.  The only concern I'd have is if someone were to
> replace the script on the server with a malicious version. (So it's
> probably better if you keep your own copy on a web server only you
> have access to.)
>   
But does it mean that any kiosk or secured environment with an optical 
drive or exposed usb port (assuming boot from usb is available) can be 
compromised in just minutes?  Does this make the login prompt worthless?


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