Re: Embarrassing security bug in systemd

[deloptes <deloptes@gmail.com>]

Roberto C. Sánchez wrote:

> That is really the problem that I have with this while issue that was
> brought up.  I get that it is a "sensible" default to allow users on the
> console (TTY or via DM) permission to reboot the machine.  However, when
> an admin has configured the system to disallow that sort of thing, it is
> frustrating to have a new thing come along and not respect the
> configuration.  It is even more frustrating when the fact that the new
> thing ignores the configuration is not even documented where one would
> expect it (i.e., the Debian release notes in this case).

This is also my problem with systemd and the main reason to either deny it
or use it with caution.
This is also typical to some of the developers standing behind it. Which is
one more reason

regards