this is a known issue in many linux distros.
http://www.securityfocus.com/columnists/308
str tux wrote:
> I tried to run this:
>
> :(){ :&:;};:
>
> as a non-root user in my CentOS4
>
> and it bring down my box to its knees.
>
> Take care.
>
> str
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