Re: tlug: Permissions on /dev/audio, et al

[Scott Stone <sstone@example.com>]

On Fri, 6 Mar 1998, Stephen J. Turnbull wrote:

> >>>>> "Scott" == Scott Stone <sstone@example.com> writes:
> 
>     >> Any suggestions?  In particular, is there any reason why I
>     >> shouldn't use 0666 on a single-user workstation?
> 
>     Scott> I don't see any reason why letting people access /dev/dsp,
>     Scott> /dev/audio creates a security risk at all...
> 
> The obvious one:  denial of service.

How could you do a DOS attack using /dev/audio?

> 
> The second answer:  depends on how many watts your amp puts out.
> 
> Seriously, neither of those are an issue for me; OTOH, there may be
> more nasty minds than mine, even, out there.
> 
> Eg, I remember a TLUG meeting where Jim Tittsler did xroach or the
> equivalent to Craig's Doom game or the equivalent.  Needless to say,
> Craig lost the handle and died :-)
> 
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Next TLUG Nomikai: 11 March Wed 1998 Tengu TokyoEkiMae 19:30
Chuo-ku, Kyobashi 1-1-6, EchiZenYa Bld. B1/B2 03-3275-3691
Next TLUG Meeting: 11 April 1998 Saturday, Tokyo Station
Featuring Tague Griffith of Netscape i18n talking on source code
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