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Re: [Full-disclosure] OpenServer 5.0.6 OpenServer 5.0.7 : chroot A known exploit can break a chroot prison.



On Wednesday 11 May 2005 20:44, KF (lists) wrote:
> Anyone ever wonder why all their security advisories come out for known
> issues two years after they have been found?
>
> Anyone ever wonder why they STILL use a vulnerble version of wu ftpd on
> one of their main servers?
>
> Connected to ftpput.sco.com.
> 220 artemis FTP server (Version 2.1WU(1)) ready.
> Name (ftpput.sco.com:doucheknob):
>
> Move along... nothing to see here but a decrepid OS that no one cares
> about.
> -KF

Keep in mind that you shouldn't fully rely on service banners. These are 
easily faked to keep the script kiddies away. I know, that's security through 
obscurity, but not the whole world is Full Disclosure.

 - Vincent van Scherpenseel

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