Subject: Re: chroot shells
To: None <netbsd-help@netbsd.org>
From: David S. <davids@idiom.com>
List: netbsd-help
Date: 02/03/2003 14:12:57
> I am trying to set up a chroot jail for remote users.  Does anyone
> have any experience with the chroot shell wrapper described at the
> following URL?
> 
>      http://www.aarongifford.com/computers/chrsh.html
> 
> Does anyone recognize any special security issues with using this?
> 
> Does anyone have other suggestions for how to accomplish the same
> thing?

Read the section on "restricted" shells in the 'ksh' man page.  If
a restricted shell will meet your requirements, it's much easier to
set up and administer than a chroot jail.

David S.

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