[ale] Linux Distributions

[Stephen Cristol]

Drew,

Are you running from a linux live CD/DVD?

S

On May 17, 2005, at 5:00 PM, ChangingLINKS.com wrote:
> [Quoted text deleted]
>
> OK. I will. When would be a good time? Sunday would be good for me.
> How long do you want me to leave it open?
> As you know, (you and I) and (Bob Toxen and I) had trouble getting 
> past the
> first firewall. You will need to help me remember how to open it up 
> again.
> No, I will wire the modem directly to the computer - to make it easy 
> on you.
>
> I will give you all the IP address.
> I will DROP the remaining firewalls.
> I will give you *all* my root password.
>
>
> CHALLENGE:
> 1. If no one can down/infect/harm my system for more than 20 minutes 
> TOTAL -
> you fix (or have fixed) the 6 problems that I posted (and give me exact
> directions on how to apply the fixes myself.)
>
> 2. IF you (with the help of everyone on this list) CAN 
> down/infect/harm my
> system for more than 20 minutes - I'll pay you $100.
>
>
>
>
>
> I would like to extend this challenge in the same way Bob Toxen did.
> There will be a set time with which you can attempt to hack/harm the 
> system.
> After that, I will recover the box within 5 minutes (barring the 
> transfer time
> of data). I will present the facts on exactly HOW I restored the 
> system - and
> summarily prove that "the system is clean and fully operational."
>
> (In good faith:
> I will NOT remove or add any hardware to the system during or after 
> the hack
> attempt.)
>
> On the other hand, if you one of you IS able to down my system for 
> more than
> 20 minutes TOTAL, you will simply give me the information on how it 
> was done.
> (Hopefully, it goes without saying that no one can physically enter my 
> home.)
>
> I present this challenge to *you* Geoffrey because I believe that you 
> have all
> that it takes to solve the 6 problems that have stumped so many others.
>
> This challenge should be sufficient for the "never run as root" people 
> to
> prove their point - especially in light of the fact that I will be 
> turning
> OFF security features and proving you ALL with direct access to /
> -- 
> Wishing you Happiness, Joy, and Laughter,
> Drew Brown
> http://www.ChangingLINKS.com
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Stephen Cristol
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