Re: Idea

["Elvedin" <mnsan11 () earthlink net>]

Well, if all shells are removed and roots and other users shell is changed
to /bin/false, you wont be able to install another shell. How would you
interface with the system? NO SHELL!

From: "Schmehl, Paul L" <pauls () utdallas edu>
To: <full-disclosure () lists netsys com>
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 5:35 PM
Subject: RE: [Full-disclosure] Idea


> OK.  Now you can't admin the box, including patching against
> vulnerabilities.  So, I get to root your box, install my own shell and
> deny you access from anywhere but the console.  Is this a honeypot idea?
>
> Paul Schmehl (pauls () utdallas edu)
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