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Rootkit Packaged for Debian

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the simplifying-the-0wnzing-process dept.

Erich writes "Debian Developer Simon Richter announced in this posting to debian-devel that he Intends to Package (ITP) a R00tk1t for Debian Linux. The rootkit will make use of debian mechanisms such as diversions to divert the original /bin/ls commands and replace them cleanly by the modified versions. Even reinstalling or upgrading the file-utils package (containing /bin/ls) will then not remove the modified /bin/ls and the rootkit will stay active, being probably the first upgrade-resistant rootkit! This rootkit will then be easy to install by doing "apt-get install rootkit" - a major useability aspect for our fellow wannabe-hackers, making Debian the premier choice for them."

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  1. About time. by RavenDarkholme · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's about time. As usual, Debian shows the great leadership that we have all come to expect from the project. The addition of a r00tk1t is yet another brilliant aid to remote administration, and well worth waiting for. RedHat and other so-called "commercial" distributions will, one can only hope, wake up soon and attempt to emulate Debian's ground-breaking innovation in this area, in order to gain market share in the vastly untapped script kiddie market.

    I also understand that Debian will be adopting a new motto for the project: "Relax: we understand j00".

  2. MS Even Getting Into It... by bahtama · · Score: 5, Funny
    Well, you have to give Microsoft credit, even they have a sense of humor today! They have an April Fools webpage up at: http://www.microsoft.com/security/
    Just look at all those jokes, almost every link!

    ;)

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  3. MS already did this... by HeavensTrash · · Score: 5, Funny

    Duh, just another example of Linux trying to copy Windows. Microsoft released this a long time ago, only it was called IIS.

  4. Woody Is Released! by MBCook · · Score: 5, Funny

    That would have made a MUCH better April Fool's Post.

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