> >> - Is system or subsystem security compromised in any way if your > >> project's configuration files are corrupt or missing? > >> > >> No. > > > > What if someone hand edits /etc/datalink.conf to change some > > configuration information? I can't think of any potential exploits off > > the top of my head, but if there's a potential exploit there, someone > > will find it. > > > Hmm, I am not expert on security and I cannot think how security would be > compromised. Hope Seb and Meem know better in this subject.
That question is really tailored at matters like "if file <foo> is removed, it's possible to log into the machine without a password". I don't see any similar security issues associated with hand-editing or removing /etc/datalink.conf. -- meem
