Date: Wed, 12 Apr 1995 16:33:28 +0100 (BST) From: Mr D Whitehead (Ext 2703) <davew@sees.bangor.ac.uk> To: freebsd-security@FreeBSD.org Subject: FreeBSD Security Problem? Message-ID: <9326.9504121533@sol.sees.bangor.ac.uk>
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Hi, First the compliments - great job so far. Now the problem. I have been using FreeBSD (2.0R) at home (without any problems) and also evaluating it for use at work. One ancient and major problem seems to exist (unless I have missed something or it has already been altered) and that is the reboot to single user. No password, nothing, just a root shell to do with as you wish. OK I know its not a problem at home - but just imagine the fun all our undergraduates would have with this if we put a machine in a public area (the current suggestion is for 50). We would really like to replace our ageing Sun SLC's but are seriously worried about the above problem - any comments? Many thanks, -- Dave Whitehead (Computer Support Staff) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMAIL:- | TELEPHONE:- (work )davew@sees.bangor.ac.uk | +44 1248 382703 (Direct line) (home) 100023.1076@compuserve.com | +44 1248 351151 ext 2703 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SNAIL MAIL:- Dave Whitehead School of Electronic Engineering & Computer Systems, University College of North Wales, Dean Street, Bangor LL57 1UT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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