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From: Mr D Whitehead (Ext 2703) <davew@sees.bangor.ac.uk>
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Subject: FreeBSD Security Problem?
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Date: Wed, 12 Apr 1995 16:33:28 +0100 (BST)
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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)
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