Hi,
Are you aware of that a Dos attack using gnu ls exists ?
Details can be found at
http://rootshell.com/archive-j457nxiqi3gq59dv/200006/ow.c.html
I tested this exploit at home on a linux2.2.16 system without limits -> bug
crash.
Note that user limits are not set by some programs like ssh.
A patch could be necessary.
Regards,
Laurent MONIN
System & network Admin.
Metaconcept Sarl
www.metaconcept.com
