Problem with .profile file
 

I am using a legacy application in my unix SCO box, so i have defined in the .profile file for each user to go into the application. which is the problem? each user have a terminal emulator in their windows OS, every time when the user go into the application you have to put a username, but without a password, once the application is opened you have to put a username and password but for the application, so to point out the problem when i telnet the unix box for example:

c:\>telnet 10.x.x.x

login:john
if i press enter and at the same time a press the delete key rather than open the application it goes to the unix shell, so do not you think this is a security threats.

Pls: If someone can help me i would be appreciate

gallet,

If you want the user only to run the application, change their shell to the application, not /bin/sh (or whatever). When the application exits, the user should be logged out. Of course, if the app lets you run the shell, this won't close any security threats.

Good Luck,
chris