access.conf

Adrian Mink plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 07:15:47 -0700


Sorry, I should have been clearer. This is the /etc/security/access.conf
file.
Thanks.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott" <sbrews@cox.net>
To: "Plug List" <plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 10:43 PM
Subject: Re: access.conf


>
> I am a bit confused as to what you are trying to do.  Access.conf is
> generally used for web related stuff.  However, based on your description,
> you are trying to "control" local logins.  Also, based on the syntax you
> used, it looks should be using host.allow and/or host.deny files.
>
> As I said, I am a bit confused on what you are asking - so if I've really
> missed it and am way out in left field, just ignore me.
>
> scott
>
>
>  On Thu, 20 Feb 2003, Adrian Mink wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am having a issue using the access.conf file in RH 7.2 that I hope
someone
> > can help with. I want to restrict console logins to only root. I add the
> > following line to the access.conf file.
> >
> > -:ALL EXCEPT root:LOCAL
> >
> > However, it has no effect at all, anyone can still log into the console.
Can
> > someone tell me what I am missing? I am having the problem on multiple
> > systems, so I am pretty sure it's just me! Thanks.
> >
> > Adrian
> >
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