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A vulnerability exists in Slackware Linux version 7.1. During the default installation of Slackware Linux, the /etc/shells file is installed with world-writable permissions. As a result, it may be possible for local users to modify this file and effectively cause a denial of service to users attempting to use applications which rely on the data contained in the file.

A vulnerability exists in Slackware Linux version 7.1. During the default installation of Slackware Linux, the /etc/shells file is installed with world-writable permissions. As a result, it may be possible for local users to modify this file and effectively cause a denial of service to users attempting to use applications which rely on the data contained in the file.