RE: problem with NIS

[Jim Bowen]

Title: problem with NIS

Easy, don't allow them root access.   -----Original Message----- From: Avrahami David [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 29 July 2002 15:24 To: 'redhat-list' Subject: problem with NIS   Hi, The problem is when the user login as root in his machine he get access to any other NIS user home directory he wants to by  "su - <anynisusername>" without typing any password. I know that it's a big hole in security caused by NIS but I don't know how to fix it. Any idea? TIA David Avrahami Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned for all viruses by the MessageLabs SkyScan service. For more information on a proactive anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit http://www.messagelabs.com ________________________________________________________________________ This E-Mail is sent in confidence for the addressee only. Unauthorised recipients must preserve this confidentiality and should please advise the sender immediately by telephone (+44 (0)870 241 6492) and return the original E-Mail to the sender without taking a copy. Cyprotex has taken all reasonable precautions to ensure that no viruses are transmitted from Cyprotex to any third party. Cyprotex accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage resulting directly or indirectly from the use of this E-Mail or the contents.