On Thu, 2017-06-22 at 13:28 -0500, stvr_8...@comcast.net wrote: > --[0622171309-1498154961-173] > > > I might suggest that you consider updating the 'man' > pages to reflect the use of and significance of the > 'dot.local' file. > > I have yet to find, see or understand how to make changes > to the configuration file itself and then have the file's > hash update so as to not cause 'Warnings'. > If the installer sees an 'rkhunter.conf.local' file then it will add the filename itself into the 'rkhunter.conf' config file as part of the file properties test. (That is, it adds 'USER_FILEPROP_FILES_DIRS=<wherever>rkhunter.conf.local') So, whenever the file is changed you must run 'rkhunter --propupd' afterwards. Otherwise rkhunter will report that the file has changed.
If the file did not exist at installation time, and is created afterwards, then rkhunter will not report any changes made to it unless you tell it to do so. > I'm in the process of testing the 'dot.local' file and if > that actually solves my problem ... it does say at the > top of file that you can make modifications to the 'conf' > file ... if that is the case, then how do you distinguish > between my alterations and those of a rogue; because my > changes are never updated with --propupd [file].?? > As mentioned above, check that the local config file is itself listed in the main config file. Any changes should then get reported unless you run 'rkhunter --propupd'. John. -- John Horne | Senior Operations Analyst | Technology and Information Services University of Plymouth | Drake Circus | Plymouth | Devon | PL4 8AA | UK ________________________________ [http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/images/email_footer.gif]<http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/worldclass> This email and any files with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the recipient to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient then copying, distribution or other use of the information contained is strictly prohibited and you should not rely on it. If you have received this email in error please let the sender know immediately and delete it from your system(s). Internet emails are not necessarily secure. While we take every care, Plymouth University accepts no responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan emails and their attachments. Plymouth University does not accept responsibility for any changes made after it was sent. Nothing in this email or its attachments constitutes an order for goods or services unless accompanied by an official order form. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Rkhunter-users mailing list Rkhunter-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/rkhunter-users
