Re: running apache as root

[Jim Jagielski]

Title: Re: running apache as root

At 6:32 PM +0200 4/2/03, Jose Gutierrez wrote:

Can anyone tell me  razonable reasons because apache must not run as root user? 

 

i want to configures apache for hosting an unique web (my web) at my dedicated server, serving php and perl cgi's. I am mainly warred about stability of the system.

 

thanks.

Running as root opens the door to loads of stupid security risks, which

will adversely affect stability.

All CGIs, for example, will run as root. Ask yourself if that's a good thing :)

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