pam_tmpdir - PAM module for creating a secure directory for users' temporary files
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Copyright
Copyright © 2002-2012 Tollef Fog Heen <tfheen@err.no>.
This is free software; see the source for copying conditions.
There is NO warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
PAM_TMPDIR(8)
Description
This module can be plugged into the session stack of a given service to provide secure, per-user
directories for temporary files.
Examples
To allow users to login even if pam_tmpdir fails to create a safe tmpdir:
session optional pam_tmpdir.so
To deny login if an error occurs while setting up the safe tmpdir:
session required pam_tmpdir.so
NOTE: This could allow for a DoS attack if a malicious user creates /tmp/user before pam_tmpdir does.
Module Types Provided
Although this is intended to be used with the session module type, it also provides account, auth, and
password module types.
Name
pam_tmpdir - PAM module for creating a secure directory for users' temporary files
Options
The directory in which the users' temporary directories are created can be set using an entry in
/etc/security/tmpdir.conf:
tmpdir=/path/to/tmpdir
The default is /tmp/user.
Return Values
PAM_SUCCESS
The temporary directory was successfully created.
PAM_ABORT
An error occurred when attempting to create the temporary directory.
PAM_SERVICE_ERR
An internal error occurred.
See Also
pam-tmpdir-helper(8)
Synopsis
pam_tmpdir.so
