Re: Security problem in pam_unix?

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Steve Langasek wrote:
> If your system log files are configured such that anyone (not just
> trusted administrators) can read them, then of course this logging is a bad
> thing.  The solution here is to provide an easy mechanism for the system
> administrator to enable or disable username logging as deemed appropriate, and
> to arm said administrator with as much information as possible about the
> consequences.  Personally, I don't mind having the usernames logged by
> default; but I also don't mind having this turned off.  Unless someone
> objects, I don't see any reason not to change the default.

IIRC the pam_pwdb module had an 'audit' option to log this bit of data.

Cheers

Andrew





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