How to hack any Linux machine just using backspace | ZDNet

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This is what they call a BIG “Oops!”.   With a little know how and a backspace key you can compromise an effected Linus machine. It’s due to some poor coding that let’s you backspace (28 times) past the actual number of characters entered and cause an error. Read more on ZDNet or PCWorld
A rather embarrassing bug has been discovered which allows anyone to break into a Linux machine with ease.
Source: How to hack any Linux machine just using backspace | ZDNet