I had a quick look at the swat source, and it looks like whoever has write access to smb.conf, has access to full functionality. If he has read access, he has browse functionality.
The code uses getpwnam() to get a password entry for the user, so it SHOULD go through the normal nsswitch process. The system root account (or equivalent) and password SHOULD work. It specifically checks for UID 0. > -----Original Message----- > From: Daniel Jarboe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 9:22 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [LINUX-390] getting to samba > > > > nope did not compile samba.. it came with install > > tried root and roots password.. still a no go > > Strange. For diagnosis sake, does logging in as non-root > unix user also > return 401 bad auth? Or is it only root that fails? What version of > samba? What distro? Does an ldd `which swat` turn up libpam? > > ~ Daniel > > > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > --------- > > This message is the property of Time Inc. or its affiliates. It may be > legally privileged and/or confidential and is intended only > for the use > of the addressee(s). No addressee should forward, print, copy, or > otherwise reproduce this message in any manner that would > allow it to be > viewed by any individual not originally listed as a recipient. If the > reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby > notified that any unauthorized disclosure, dissemination, > distribution, > copying or the taking of any action in reliance on the information > herein is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication > in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete > this message. > Thank you. >
