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Package: cvsd (1.0.16)

chroot wrapper to run 'cvs pserver' more securely

cvsd is a wrapper program for cvs in pserver mode. it will run 'cvs pserver' under a special uid/gid in a chroot jail. cvsd is run as a daemon and is controlled through a configuration file. It is relatively easy to configure and provides tools for setting up a rootjail.

This server can be useful if you want to run a public cvs pserver. You should however be aware of the security limitations of running a cvs pserver. If you want any kind of authentication you should really consider using secure shell as a secure authentication mechanism and transport. Passwords used with cvs pserver are transmitted in plaintext.

You should probably disable the pserver from the cvs package.

Tags: System Administration: File Distribution, Software Development: Revision Control, Implemented in: C, Perl, sh, bash, ksh, tcsh and other shells, User Interface: Daemon, Networking: Server, Service, Network Protocol: IPv6, Role: Program, Purpose: Downloading, Storing, Synchronisation, Works with: Files, Source Code

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