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Buffer overflow when pwfeedback is set in sudoers
Sudo’s pwfeedback option can be used to provide visual feedback when the user is inputting their password. For each key press, an asterisk is printed. This option was added in response to user confusion over how the standard Password: prompt disables the echoing of key presses. While pwfeedback is not enabled by…
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Security & PrivacySystems & Performance2020
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2020 | Buffer overflow when pwfeedback is set in sudoers by masklinn | 142 | 160 |
