On 10/30/2013 10:27 AM, Alec Leamas wrote:
On 2013-10-30 11:23, Reindl Harald wrote:
> Am 30.10.2013 11:20, schrieb Alec Leamas:
>> On 2013-10-30 10:58, Reindl Harald wrote:
>>> Am 30.10.2013 10:53, schrieb Alec Leamas:
>>>> Some kind of reference for the bad in having a well-known, hidden
directory in the path?
>>> the *writeable for the user* is the problem
>> Any reference for this problem?
> what about consider the implications?
> do you really need a written reference for any security relevant fact?
> i can write one for you if you prefer links :-)
>
Well, the question is really if someone else out there share your
concerns about this.
Why does it matter? A hidden directory in everyone's path is obviously
useful to an attacker, and (IMO) more useful to an attacker than to a user.
You shouldn't need any references.
Andrew.