Re: Re[2]: kernel patches
On Fri, Mar 09, 2001 at 04:05:17PM -0700, Kevin wrote:
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> Then they only have to compile their own version. Openwall shows only
> you when you run 'w' but shows everyone if you 'who'. Anyone know
> why?
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Because 'who' just read /var/log/wtmp, where as 'w' looks at the process that
currently logged in users are running, reading /proc, which under the
openwall patches is restricted.
To limit 'who' you'd need a restricted /var/log/wtmp..
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- U
"Memory is like an orgasm. It's a lot better if you don't have
to fake it." -- Seymour Cray commenting on virtual memory
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