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magyartoth 02-11-2002 07:18 AM
Mailbox vulnerable-directory /var/spool/mail must have 1777 protection.
 
Is it a big deal that /usr/spool/mail is owned by user 'mail' instead root for a Redhat 6.2 system?

Thanks,
Chris

acid_kewpie 02-11-2002 07:51 AM
mail boxes should be owned by mail, not root. mail is a user used by sendmail and other MH mail related programs to interface with the system.

magyartoth 02-11-2002 11:28 AM
That sounds reasonable, but then why would I be getting this line:

Mailbox vulnerable-directory /var/spool/mail must have 1777 protection.

in my sendmail logfile everytime someone logs in to check their mail?

Thanks,
M

acid_kewpie 02-11-2002 12:03 PM
is it a local call?
 
well, didn't the reply in the other thread you asked about this help? please use the same thread for one question. I know it's kinda different, but it still helps.


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