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How safe is SU?

To: misc_(_at_)_openbsd_(_dot_)_org
Subject: How safe is SU?
From: "A farmer using BSD, eh!" <GreenNeck_(_at_)_use_(_dot_)_net>
Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2000 09:51:48 -0700

Hello, I have been looking for info on OpenBSD implementation of
SU. My questions are:
- is SU process encrypted?
- Can SU password be intercepted in LAN, even if SU process is
encrypted?
- related: Is root login still unsafe by any chance?
Thanks in advance for any links or info.

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