Re: [HACKERS] Re: New pg_pwd patch and stuff
Bruce Momjian <maillist@candle.pha.pa.us>
From: Bruce Momjian <maillist@candle.pha.pa.us>
To: brandys@eng3.hep.uiuc.edu (todd brandys)
Cc: pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org
Date: 1998-01-20T19:53:38Z
Lists: pgsql-hackers
> I agree that we should do the check for the 'World-readable' > pg_user and give a warning if someone attempts to assign a password. > I still think the admin should be given an option in the dbinit script to > choose whether or no to run the 'REVOKE'. At this point it would be easy > to inform the admin what the trade-offs are, and we will have his/her > undivided attention (They will be more apt to read about it to get past the > prompt.). > > These changes should not take long to make. I need to get the current > CVS version (I will do so tonight), and I should have the changes > (performed and tested) in a day or so. Sure, why not ask the admin. Saves him a step when he tries to do the first password. I just think we should also check when doing a password change, which makes sense. -- Bruce Momjian maillist@candle.pha.pa.us