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Telnet using root in Linux AS4

walter crasto_1 — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 23:37:55 GMT

How to enable telnet to root user, my system is Linux AS 4 (Nahant), Kernel 2.6.9-5.ELsmp

Already # the first 2 entries in /etc/pam.d/login file. But it doesn't work.
Thanks in advance.

Walter

Re: Telnet using root in Linux AS4

Alexander Chuzhoy — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:48:59 GMT

Instead of editing /etc/pam.d/login file you should edit /etc/securetty file.
Add several entries like this:
pts/0
pts/1
pts/2
...
pts/10

This compromises security of course,so it's best to consider using ssh.
If security has no importance at your site/station you can simply remove the /etc/securetty file - then all root related access will be allowed.
Cheers.

Re: Telnet using root in Linux AS4

walter crasto_1 — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:53:57 GMT

Thanks this problem is resolved by adding suggested entries.

Regards

Walter Crasto