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Re: [cobalt-security] Security Hardening Update 2.0.1 MAJOR FLAW!!!!!! ACTION REQUIRED!



At 12:17 AM 8/17/2002, you wrote:
> Like the man says, just disable logging/emails
>
> I am sure it will just be a remotely exploitable filelimit / email ddos,
>
> Each scan will result in an admin email,  do enough scans form enough
> simulated host in such a short period, and the box will die due to
> number of concurrent open emails / drain on resources sending them..

I have noticed that sendmail will shut it's self down under heavy load... why is that?



you are incorrect sir...

> I could be wrong tho.. :)

you are :)

Zeffie
http://www.zeffie.com/


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