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Re: SM 8.6.12


From: root () iifeak swan ac uk (System Administrator)
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 13:18:35 +0100


        available) and HASULIMIT (indicating that ulimit(2) support
        is available -- the Release 3 form is used).  The former
        is assumed on BSD-based systems, the latter on System
        V-based systems.  Attack noted by Phil Brandenberger of
        Swarthmore University.

Is this the problem, or is it worse?  Eric?

Let me guess if its like the SYS5 password problem its alter the aliases
needing a database rebuild, ulimit to 0 file size and send a mail that causes
the rebuild ?

Alan



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