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Classic Computer Vulnerability Analysis Revisited

Posted by timothy on from the mr-potatohead-mr-potatohead dept.

redtail writes "The original authors of the classic vulnerability analysis of Multics have revisited the lessons learned almost thirty years later. Their new paper, along with the original vulnerability analysis is published here by IBM. The original vulnerability analysis inspired the self-inserting compiler back door described by Ken Thompson in his Turing Award Lecture. "

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  1. I see an opportunity for IBM by DaphunK · · Score: 2, Funny

    It would be a great opportunity for IBM to look back on its roots and develop another OS that is built for security from the ground up. Too bad the price for that would be ungodly. They could have a new OS platform that would be innovative, yet built on the ideas that got IBM to where they are today. I would honestly like to see ANOTHER alternative to Microsoft/UNIX/ and yes, Linux. Although I am a true believer in old school UNIX, I would like to see a new platform that is interesting, bullet-proof, and innovative. Anyone else? j

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  2. Programming in PL/I for Better Security by nutznboltz · · Score: 2, Funny

    and it's just so straightforward too!