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Warning: suid root security problem

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@ -139,6 +139,11 @@ A: Make the mplayer binary SUID root. Become root and type the following:
'chmod 750 /usr/local/bin/mplayer' 'chmod 750 /usr/local/bin/mplayer'
'chmod +s /usr/local/bin/mplayer' 'chmod +s /usr/local/bin/mplayer'
Now it works as a simple user, too. Now it works as a simple user, too.
!!!! BUT STAY TUNED !!!!
This is a BIG security risk! Never do this on a server or on a computer
can be accessed by more people than only you because they can gain root
privilegies through suid root mplayer.
!!!! SO YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED ... !!!!
Q: The fsdga driver doesn't work with my xyz.avi file. Why is that? Q: The fsdga driver doesn't work with my xyz.avi file. Why is that?
A: Because it only works with MPEG. (yet) A: Because it only works with MPEG. (yet)