Re: accessing linux partitions from windows
On Wed, Nov 20, 2002 at 12:44:01PM +0530, Sandip P Deshmukh wrote:
> hello all
>
> i do not know if this is a security issue. but this is surprising.
>
> there is a win9x application - e2fs that can explore linux partitions on
> dual boot machines.
>
> here is the homepage
>
> http://uranus.it.swin.edu.au/~jn/linux/
>
> i have tried the program. basic procedure is boot the machine in windows
> and run e2fs. you can browse entire linux partition. who cares about
> file permissions!
>
> most importantly, is there a way to prevent this?
As others have said, physical access to the machine means problems
whichever way. Setting a BIOS password might slow down an attacker
somewhat (but they can still take the machine apart and remove the BIOS
battery).
- Chris
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