Ubuntu security hole? (not super major, but wondering if it is an issue to report)

[Dick Davies]

On 09/05/06, Matthew R. Dempsky <mrd at alkemio.org> wrot
> However, I see nothing wrong with being able to configure the kernel not
> to drop to a shell in case of an error.  Then grub could be configured
> by default to boot a kernel configured as such; if an error occurs,
> reboot, enter your grub password to temporarily edit the kernel options,
> and get your root shell to fix things.

What would be the point? It would'nt stop an attacker with physical access
(they'd just pull the drive and blank the passwords. I know I do),
it'd just make
forgetting the root/sudo password more irritating.
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