redhat 6.0: single user boot security hole

From: Darren Reed (avalonat_private)
Date: Tue Feb 22 2000 - 18:48:07 PST

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I don't recall this being reported before...

When booting into single user with redhat 6.0, it prompt you for
the root password (maintenance mode) just like solaris does.

Unlike Solaris, pressing ^C drops you straight to a "bash#" prompt.

I imagine this has since been fixed...

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