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Re: Issues with restricted mode
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Chet Ramey |
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Re: Issues with restricted mode |
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Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:05:00 -0400 |
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On 9/28/14, 4:32 AM, TrevD wrote:
> Hi
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> There a number of issue in restricted mode. What's the best method for
> disclosure.
Restricted mode (set -r) has a number of well-known weaknesses and survives
only as a historical artifact. It's not a serious security mechanism.
Chet
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