Re: [Informix] SETNET ignores password aging

Posted in 1997

David Coburn — 17 Sep 1997 21:08:31 -0400 — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

SETNET doesn't really log you into the remote machine, it simply validates that you are a proper user. Most (if not all) password aging schemes are restricted to testing at actual log in times. David cklo@tst.hk.super.net on 09/17/97 08:43:13 AM Please respond to cklo@tst.hk.super.net To: informix-list@rmy.emory.edu cc: (bcc: David Coburn/ISG/WVUS/WorldVision) Subject: [Informix] SETNET ignores password aging We are using SETNET 5.01 (from NE 2.20) and find it ignores AIX (4. 1.5) password aging facility. Basically, if the login is interactive and aging is reached, then it prompts for new password before login is sucessful. But we find SETNET can still get thru' .... Any idea? -- Chris Lo mailto: cklo@hk.super.net System Administrator/Informix DBA mailto: cklo@cklo.hk.super.net The Prudential Assurance (HK) Co. Ltd mailto: paclck@hk.net ====================================================================== ======== -- Linux + FreeBSD + HPUX + Solaris + AIX ====================================================================== ======== #include <std/disclaimer.h>