Tk Attacks
Here is a collection of Tcl applets that attempt to compromise the security of
the SurfIt! browser. The collection is divided into several sections, each of
which deal with a particular aspect of security.
Read File-System
These applets attempt to read private information from the filesystem.
Modify File-System
These applets attempt to write into the filesystem.
Manipulate Tk Widgets
These applets attempt to reconfigure Tk widgets that the applet does not have access to.
Denial Of Service
These applets attempt to disrupt some service.
SurfIt! Browser
Attempts to hang or crash the browser.
- Hang browser by never returning from
evaluation of the script. WARNING! This one really works!
- Ring the bell continuously. This attack
has been dealt with.
Network
Attempts to cause network traffic storm.