Re: Why Linux take so long to process username and password?

From: Ivan Marsh (annoyed_at_you.now)
Date: 11/26/03 

Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 13:02:29 -0600

On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 17:59:45 +0000, Dennis wrote:

>> Hello all,
>>
>> I'm using RH 9 and noticing that it takes more that 3 seconds to check
>> for user name and password at login process. I have only one
>> administrator and one user in the system password profile.
>>
>> 1. Why does it take so long to compare only two login names and
>> passwords? 2. Why does it treat <ESC> key at login prompt different than
>> other non printable key?
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Have a great thanksgiving!
>>
>> Dennis
>>
> I meant when incorrect username or password entered.
>
> What else does it check if it find an incorrect login? I takes more than 3
> seconds to come back with the "Login incorrect" message.
> Why does it echo characters during searching for incorrect login?
>
> Thank you,
> Dennis

That delay may well be there on purpose so the interface can't be brute
forced. Just a guess. 

-- 
i.m.
The USA Patriot Act is the most unpatriotic act in American history.

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