I would wait until security teams test these utilities first. I don't know anything of the security from these apps for G1 yet. It is open as hell so there could be security issues. I would wait a bit before using it.
On Nov 5, 9:00 pm, "Jon O." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > All: > > Today there are reports of root access being gained to the G1 using a > combo of p-terminal and > telnetd:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480http://www.talkandroid.com/364-g1-root-access-pterminal/ > > I've tested this and it works, but I haven't looked into the specifics > of how it works at this point. This is not an on-boot race condition > as was suggested by some reports -- you can do this procedure at any > time after boot. > > Obviously p-terminal running out of that directory executes as root or > telnetd gets them. > > Obviously, at this point you have to have physical access to the phone > (and unlock the screen) or get someone to execute telnetd from system/ > bin. > > I'm wondering if this will be patched, skipped, etc. -- doesn't seem > super severe, but sometimes these turn into remote, a hostile app > could be developed that uses it, etc. > > Thanks, > Jon
