Linux PDA Security Hole Posted Thursday, July 11, 2002 by PDA Center Researchers have found a vulnerability in Sharp's Zaurus Zaurus SL-5500 and Zaurus SL-5000D handhelds. "The flaws let attackers take control of the device's file system, giving them the power to overwrite files or lock the device so no data can be input through the keypad or touch screen. The biggest potential threat, though, exists when the device is wirelessly connected to a company's network, where sensitive data might be stored. The flaws would enable attackers to download and upload files." Sharp has been notified of the problem, and is said to be developing a patch, but no word on when it will be available.

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