They have found the flaw when analyzing the 
source code.  So even if RedHat did not do
anything right now someone could just go to
the source code and change the user name and
password and recompile it.  

This is the power of the open source.

The Wolf

-----Original Message-----
From: Lucas Vogel [mailto:lvogel@exponent.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 9:33 AM
To: plug1
Subject: ARTICLE: RedHat to open backdoor password


http://www.msnbc.com/news/399125.asp?cp1=1

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Lucas Vogel, Software Developer
Exponent Failure Analysis Associates, Inc.
lvogel@exponent.com
(623)587-6739

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