Re: /dev/fb* permissions, local DoS

[Michael Schmitz]

> the reason i ask is there is a pretty nasty security problem with
> this, try the following:
> 
> cat /dev/urandom > /dev/fb0
> 
> on my system i get a instant kernel panic (2.2.17 from ftp.kernel.org).

Should not happen - can you post a panic message? 

        Michael


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