Re: [LI] Linux Single

["Jiju Thomas Mathew" <digitelnet@xxxxxxxx>]

>Hi,
>
>It is possible, that by writing 'linux single' or 'linux 1' at the LILO
>prompt, one can get into the system.  Then by 'passwd', it is even
>possible to change the password for the 'root'.  
>
>Can someone explain why this 'linux single' facility (rather security
>breach) has been given.  I mean, if I have physical access to a system,
>I can have complete control of the system !!!
>
>Is there any way to turn this off.
>
>Thanks,
>
man lilo


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