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On many systems you were able to get root access by simply leaving the password empty. While relevant getting root is still different from getting the encrypti
by lofi_lory 6y ago
On many systems you were able to get root access by simply leaving the password empty.
While relevant getting root is still different from getting the encryption keys.
- zepto 6y agoWhat systems, and when?
- lofi_lory 6y agohttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/nov/29/macos-high-sierra-bug-apple-mac-unlock-blank-password-security-flaw https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/nov/29/macos-hig...
- zepto 6y agoDoesn’t seem like it was ‘many systems’. It’s a very severe bug, for sure, but it wasn’t long-standing and looks like it only affected a small number of versions before it was fixed.