Any Text Over 256 Characters Works as Root Password in Shocking Flaw

Developer astuyve disclosed a alarming flaw where any text longer than 256 characters can serve as a valid root password, drawing wide attention and reactions from security researchers.

2026-11-06 ~ 2026-11-06 · 2 related posts

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