Re: wu-ftpd and /etc/passwd

[rocca () IGECUNIV CSITA UNIGE IT (Fabio Roccatagliata)]

> is wuftpd dependant upon the user account having a valid shell for security
> reasons or just by design?
>
>
> i.e.  if i edit a users shell in /etc/passwd and set it to /bin/noshell that
> user cannot ftp in...
/bin/noshell as shell in the passwd file and it's not in /etc/shells:

User will be able to use just the pop3 service

/bin/noshell as shell in the passwd file and it's in /etc/shells:

User will be able to use pop3+ftp services

Fabio Roccatagliata