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I should note that single user mode / passwd root thing has been around for quite some time, so remember kids, the only security is physical security...
by empressplay 9y ago
I should note that single user mode / passwd root thing has been around for quite some time, so remember kids, the only security is physical security...
- nixpulvis 9y agoSome mathematicians would disagree, but let's not go there.
- rjmunro 9y agoI think that if you have FileVault enabled and you shut the machine down when not in use, you are still secure, even from this attack.
- lloeki 9y agoIt is expected behaviour that on unix-like systems booting in single user mode leaves you with /bin/sh as init or something very much alike, and, obviously, being root. This is no different than booting a live{cd,usb} and at that point you're a mount/chroot/passwd away from resetting the password. Unless the disk is encrypted of course.