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Re: posix path declaration
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Lars Appel <[log in to unmask]>
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Lars Appel <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 18 Apr 2001 20:35:58 +0200
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As far as I recall, the "do not use . in PATH" mainly applies
for root users on HP-UX as these might be attacked by innocent
looking scripts lying around in $PWD. For MPE/iX the rule is
probably good for users with SM, OP, PM, AM or similar cap's.

On the other hand, even vanilla users may want extra safety.

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