Re: X11 forward in F12

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On Tue, 11 May 2010 14:43:22 -0700
Suvayu Ali <fatkasuvayu+linux@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> May I suggest using -Y instead of -X. Its supposed to be more secure.

This is not a good idea. ;) 

If you use -X it uses all the regular xauth checks for access/security. 

If you use -Y it makes a 'trusted' forward. This could leave you
exposed to remote access from a machine you have ssh'ed into. 
You should only use -Y in the very rare event that you have a app that
doesn't work with -X. 

kevin

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