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Unable read /etc/passwd

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by alexisg_2007, Nov 27, 2008.

  1. alexisg_2007

    alexisg_2007 Member

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    hello, my clients if they want to see what they cPanel ,next:

    Internal Server Error

    Unable read /etc/passwd. /etc/passwd MUST be world readable under UN*X operating systems.




    how can I fix it?
     
    #1 alexisg_2007, Nov 27, 2008
  2. alpc360

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    Hello.

    You can check the permissions to 755.
     
    #2 alpc360, Nov 27, 2008
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    Usually permissions for /etc/passwd are -rw-r--r-- or 644 in other terms. Changing the default permission is not recommended.
     
    #3 JawadArshad, Nov 27, 2008
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    Yes, but some distros take 755.
     
    #4 alpc360, Nov 27, 2008
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    Editted:

    I meant chmod 4511 /usr/bin/passwd I was thinking something different
     
    #5 rhenderson, Dec 5, 2008
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    No its not... its 644. I really hope you were joking, but someone would change it.

     
    #6 bvierra, Dec 5, 2008
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    I was thinking of a different file, I have edited my post, thanks!!
     
    #7 rhenderson, Dec 5, 2008
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