On Wednesday 20 August 2003 07:24 am, Lawson, Jim wrote: > Okay So I just read an article that said mandrake 9.1 can reset any windoz > password. Can any linux distro password for root or any other user be > reset. Say if you forgot it? > Microsoft has given lip service that it is getting serious about security, yet they have the weakest password hash system of anyone out there. I have a linux floppy that I can use to change the password. I have a commercial CD that I can pop in and change any password. I can sniff they passwords over the wire and get anyones password in short order.
Yes, there ARE tools to get into a linux system. The system has to come down though. Unless someone knows of some weakness to exploit I'm unaware of. > James S. Lawson > Network Administrator > > (@ @) > ------------------------oOO--(_)--OOo--------- > > Notice: This message, and any attached file, is intended only for the > use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may > contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from > disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not > the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, > distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. > Nothing in this e-mail message should be construed as a legal opinion. > If you have received this communication in error, please notify us > immediately by reply e-mail and delete all copies of the original > message. Thank you.
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