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Date:      Wed, 2 Jan 2002 09:29:05 -0600
From:      "Dustin Puryear" <dpuryear@usa.net>
To:        "Cliff Sarginson" <cliff@raggedclown.net>, <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org>
Subject:   RE: Getting Apache to run as user www only
Message-ID:  <PGECILGGNJGDPJKLFEMIOEELCMAA.dpuryear@usa.net>
In-Reply-To: <20020102065211.GA2339@raggedclown.net>

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> > And now the kernel would allow user http to bind to ports 80 and 443.
> > 
> And what a field-day for bored crackers such an appalling suggestion, if
> ever implemented, that would be.
> 
> I think that takes a small prize for being the best suggestion for
> introducing a security hole the size of the grand canyon into the O/S.
> 
> Just think about it, before you ask why... :)

Thought about it. Now, why?

Regards, Dustin


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