What are the security implications of running untrusted code on my server?

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Published on 2012-11-02T10:08:53Z Indexed on 2012/11/02 11:16 UTC
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I would like to set up an app that allows users to send their code and execute it on my server. The thought of running untrusted code makes me cringe, so I am trying to set up an exhaustive list of security threats that should be addressed.

I am assuming I should strip down certain features of the language executed, like file access or (maybe) networking. I also come across terms like sandboxing or chroot. I know what they mean, but how should I actually use them?

In short: What security threats should I address before allowing users to run their code on my machine, and how do I do it?

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