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diff --git a/devel/cvsd/pkg-descr b/devel/cvsd/pkg-descr new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..7c7638f076a6 --- /dev/null +++ b/devel/cvsd/pkg-descr @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +cvsd is a wrapper program for cvs in pserver mode. It will run 'cvs pserver' +under a special uid/gid in a chroot jail. + +cvsd is run as a daemon and is controlled through a configuration file. It +is relatively easy to configure and tools are provided for easily setting up +a rootjail. + +This server can be useful if you want to run a public cvs pserver. You should +however be aware of the security limitations of running a cvs pserver. If you +want any kind of authentication you should really consider using secure shell +as a secure authentication mechanism and transport. Passwords used in cvs +pserver are transmitted in plaintext and this wrapper won't change that. + +This server adds a layer of security to cvs. cvs is a very powerful tool and +is capable of running scripts and other things. By running cvs in a rootjail +it is possible to limit the amount of "damage" cvs can do if it is exploited. +It is generally a good idea to run cvsd without any write permissions to any +directory on the system. + +WWW: http://tiefighter.et.tudelft.nl/~arthur/cvsd/ |