On Fri, 2003-01-24 at 11:48, Mail List wrote:

> You might want to chmod 700 gcc for a bit of extra security -that 
> RaQFuCk.sh script (or was it the SSL exploit) needs to get hold of gcc to 
> do it's thing.

Yup, that's a neat idea.  Many UNIX exploits/worms rely on the C
compiler, so closing access to it will thwart them.  I guess I'd add it
to my "quick security guide"...

Eugene

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