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Graphical Greeter -- Security gripe

From: Steve Ward <stevewa spiritone com>
To: fedora-test-list redhat com
Subject: Graphical Greeter -- Security gripe
Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 19:59:24 -0800

I noticed that the graphical login screen now displays the last successful login for the username entered _before_ the password is entered.

This is a security issue because it tells a potential cracker that they have found a valid login.

Follow-Ups:
- Re: Graphical Greeter -- Security gripe
  - From: Gene C.

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