Re: NTFS (was Re: [LUG] new laptop)

[Kai Hendry <hendry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 05:59:51 +0000, Keith Langmead wrote:
> NTFS Security is very good, for proof, take a NTFS HDD from a machine,
> stick in another, and try and access it, you'll find you can't do diddly,

http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/29342.html

I can find another exploit if you like. There are several.

> since you're not authenticated. The method used in NTFS is very similar to
> Linux/Unix, eg using SID's (basically the same as UID's). It's the rest of
> NT where the security vulnerabilities are found, and half of the time,
> just using a little intelligence when you setup the machine eliminates
> those.

I can get access into almost any "linux" partitioned hard drive in my
hands too. I think you have a grave mis-understanding of SID/UID.

Regards,
-Kai Hendry


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