[TriLUG] minimal ftp host

[Roy Vestal]

Ahh. The "Script King" has spoken.  :)

I actually like the security script idea. Jon, is this a script you can
share with us, or is it under NDA?

On Fri, 2003-06-27 at 15:36, Jon Carnes wrote:
> The real key here is to limit anonymous uploads to a small partition
> (well make it large enough to suit your needs...).  The partition should
> be a stand-alone one.
> 
> I'm sure you know that you *cannot* allow anonymous access to any of the
> anonymous uploaded files.  VSftp has a nice feature where it changes the
> rights/ownership of any uploaded anonymous file.  Use that!
> 
> Since my anonymous users don't need to create directories I forbid them
> from doing it.
> 
> I also like to run a security script every 10-20 minutes that checks on
> the rights structure of my FTP directories, and enforces those rights.
> 
> Good Luck - Jon Carnes
> 
> On Fri, 2003-06-27 at 15:13, Ryan Leathers wrote:
> > Recently I have been playing with vsftpd
> > I like this ftp server a lot.
> > 
> > I have a need to field an anonymous ftp server.
> > I'd like to use vsftpd and remove basically everything else.
> > 
> > I've used Devil Linux and Trinux as dedicated firewall / proxy so my
> > first thought is to go this route and add vsftpd.  Before I do I thought
> > I'd get the input of the list readers for good ideas or successes you've
> > had building... dare I say... "secure anonymous ftp servers"
> > 
> 
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