On Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:00:02 +0200 Klistvud wrote: > Dne, 04. 10. 2010 10:39:00 je Lisi napisal(a): [...] >> >> If I set up a computer to dual boot Windows and Linux (specifically >> Debian >> Lenny) does the fact that Windows is sharing the computer in any way >> jeopardise the security of the Linux installation? > > In the very least, a Windows rootkit or virus could potentially mess up > your partition table, or the master boot record; but there are certainly > other equally risky scenarious that other list memebers will most > certainly come up with. So the answer to your question is definitely > "yes".
Other scenario: Windows rootkit -> mount linux partitions -> replace some binaries/kernel/libs of your Linux installation -> compromised Linux system Cheers, Simon -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/i8d15o$bao$0...@news.t-online.com
