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  1. 06-17-2010, 07:30 AM #1
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    Talking Disable Compilers security option

    Hi, there is some security recipe about to disable compilers. This helps against exploits.
    SECURING CPANEL – WHM – AND ROOT on a VPS « A Sysadmin’s Blog

    How about option in tweaks to enable it? Compilers can be enabled on cpanel updates and then disabled again.

    Or compilers can be set to 700 mode:
    chmod 700 /usr/bin/gcc
  2. 06-17-2010, 08:48 AM #2
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    Default This is already included

    I am not sure if I understand what you are requesting. The option to disable compilers for unprivileged (non-root) users is already available in the WebHost Manager, in Main >> Security Center >> Compiler Access. This option provides the same functionality as what you are requesting, unless I am misunderstanding.

    This option is documented here:

    Compiler Access

    This option does not affect cPanel updates. Does this function do what you want it to do?
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    This thread has requested pre-existing functionality. As a result, I am closing this thread and archiving it.
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