Re: tlug: telnet: different question + others

["Stephen J. Turnbull" <turnbull@example.com>]

I'm really shocked at how many people take such a light view of this.

This thread is discussing means of obtaining privileges on a system,
privileges that the system's owner clearly does not wish to grant.

Ethically, the same as using an open relay, kiddie scripts, or a root
kit.  Think about what this exploit would imply if it were conducted
on _your_ system.

As I wrote before, I personally would take a lighthearted point of
view, give the computing abilities a high mark, and let the
perpetrator sweat a bit.

But legally the U would very likely be within its rights to batter his
butt and make tempura out of it.

Ethically, too, IMO, at least for a second or aggravated offense.


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