gpg im CGI Script

L. Sassaman rabbi@quickie.net
Wed, 5 Jul 2000 11:38:17 -0700 (PDT)


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On Wed, 5 Jul 2000, Stefan Suurmeijer wrote:

> Hmm, SUID root (chmod +s) can be dangerous as recent exploits have
> shown. Adding no-secmem-warning to your .gnupg/options file is a valid
> alternative for getting rid of the secure memory message.

Do you own a car? What would you do if a mechanic told you "Hey, you have
this "brake pad" warning light on your dash. You want I should remove the
light for you?"

Sheesh. no-secmem-warning exists for cases when you simply can't make gpg
suid. But in those cases it shouldn't be treated as secure.
> 

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