[SOLVED] Shell Script in rbash

benjam1nrk · 06-27-2012, 10:43 PM

I have an account configured to utilize rbash as its shell.

I am able to successfully create links to binaries that can be executed by the restricted shell user without problem.

However, how do I go about providing the user with the ability to execute shell scripts from his command line?

For example, I have the bash script:

Code:

#!/bin/bash
/bin/ls
echo "I am finished"

Is it possible to run this script by the restricted shell user without getting the error "-rbash: /bin/ls: restricted: cannot specify `/' in command names"?

I was somewhat under the assumption that the script would execute in the unrestricted bash shell.

kinneyd · 06-28-2012, 01:56 AM

Instead of calling /bin/ls , try just calling ls. The restricted shell doesn't want you to use the "/" character in your command names. I believe the restricted shell is going to limit you to commands found in your path.

benjam1nrk · 06-30-2012, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinneyd

Instead of calling /bin/ls , try just calling ls. The restricted shell doesn't want you to use the "/" character in your command names. I believe the restricted shell is going to limit you to commands found in your path.

Thank you, I believe this is the case.