> Beware, if you run mysql as root you're open to a bug that allows mysql
> clients to overwrite just about any file on the system.
Yes. I read about this as well. I'm not sure whether mySQL runs as root,
though.
> The packet filtering solution would be the best and simplest. I don't
> understand why you think it would be inappropriate. That and changing the
> port/interface MySQL listens on.
>
Machine is public and is widely accessed. I was told by the SysAd that they
do not want packet filtering -- I don't know why. I will talk to him again.
Thanks.
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