Re: [cobalt-users] MySQL on RaQ2

["Steven Werby" <steven-lists@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Daniel Pfeifer <dpfeifer@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> I installed MySQL with the RPMs which are laying on the cobalt-ftp-server. The
question is now,
> I have no clue what permissions MySQL has now. The RPM created a user "mysql" but I
don't
> know if that brings me on the safe side.

The security risks with MySQL involve having MySQL files owned by root.  If the user
"mysql" owns the MySQL files and "mysql" is the member of a non-privileged group you
should be safe.

> PS: I installed the RPMs with Webmin, so I don't know if Webmin uses
root-permissions to install RPMs.

Just check the ownership (not permissions) of the installed MySQL files.  Be careful
using Webmin on a RaQ2 (or any RaQ).  Though some of the modules will work without a
problem, others may break Cobalt's GUI.  I know.  I found out a year ago.

Steven Werby {steven-lists@xxxxxxxxxxxx}