Feross Aboukhadijeh 2/27/2013

Introducing the HTML5 Hard Disk Filler™ API

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The article details a proof-of-concept website, FillDisk.com, that exploits a loophole in the HTML5 localStorage implementation across major browsers (except Firefox). By using multiple subdomains, it can bypass per-origin storage limits and potentially fill a user's hard drive. It includes bug reports filed with browser vendors and a call to action for the community to help prioritize fixes.

Introducing the HTML5 Hard Disk Filler™ API

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