Re: sshd and pop/ftponly users incorrect configuration

From: CDI (cdiat_private)
Date: Mon Feb 14 2000 - 14:26:51 PST

  • Next message: Marc SCHAEFER: "Re: sshd and pop/ftponly users incorrect configuration"

    On Fri, 11 Feb 2000, Marc SCHAEFER wrote:
    
    > NAME
    >    sshd-restricted-users-incorrect-configuration
    >
    
    [snip]
    
    > IMMUNE CONFIGURATIONS
    >    You are immune to this problem if one (or more) of the following
    >    is true:
    >
    >       - the group(s) where those users belong to is listed in
    >         /etc/ssh/sshd_config or equivalent configuration file as
    >            DenyGroups group1 group2  # etc
    >         (this is the recommended setup)
    
    Just a quick note - it's much more accurate (not to mention secure) to use
    'AllowGroups' rather than DenyGroups. If AllowGroups is set, then only if
    a users primary group matches one of the specified group names are they
    permitted to complete a connection attempt.
    
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