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Thursday, November 6, 2003

Attempt to Back Door Linux -- 10:53 am CST, Update by A.T. Hun

Someone apparently attempted to put a back door on the Linux kernel. The hacked change was made to the CVS version, not Linus' BitKeeper version. The problem was detected within 24 hours and fixed before it ever entered the real world. While it is troubling to note that someone pulled this, it is comforting to note that the mechanisms to prevent this sort of thing worked. Thanks Linux Today.

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