Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 12:26:57 -0800 From: Joseph Scott <joseph.scott@owp.csus.edu> To: Nick Johnson <freebsd@spatula.net> Cc: current@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: syslogd_flags in /etc/defaults/rc.conf Message-ID: <38D68991.4ABDF92D@owp.csus.edu> References: <Pine.BSF.4.21.0003200935140.25240-100000@web2.sea.nwserv.com>
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Nick Johnson wrote: > > I'm curious to see if anyone is like-minded with me that syslogd_flags in > /etc/defaults/rc.conf should be "-ss" instead of "". I reasoned that it > should be, considering: > > 1. Most people don't direct syslogs at other machines in my experience. While I am one of those people that does redirect syslogs to other machines, I agree with your change. > 2. Someone could conceivably DOS a machine by directing tons of crap at > port 121, which is also noted in the BUGS section of the syslogd > manpage. > 3. Syslogd runs as root, and while it is a mature piece of code, I think > it preferable to minimize the number of root applications listening > on sockets. > > Nick -- Joseph Scott joseph.scott@owp.csus.edu Office Of Water Programs - CSU Sacramento To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-current" in the body of the message
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