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diff --git a/docs/docbook/smbdotconf/security/hostsequiv.xml b/docs/docbook/smbdotconf/security/hostsequiv.xml new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..68d6d628e8 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/docbook/smbdotconf/security/hostsequiv.xml @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +<samba:parameter xmlns:samba="http://samba.org/common"> + <term><anchor id="HOSTSEQUIV"/>hosts equiv (G)</term> + <listitem><para>If this global parameter is a non-null string, + it specifies the name of a file to read for the names of hosts + and users who will be allowed access without specifying a password. + </para> + + <para>This is not be confused with <link linkend="HOSTSALLOW"> + <parameter moreinfo="none">hosts allow</parameter></link> which is about hosts + access to services and is more useful for guest services. <parameter moreinfo="none"> + hosts equiv</parameter> may be useful for NT clients which will + not supply passwords to Samba.</para> + + <para><emphasis>NOTE :</emphasis> The use of <parameter moreinfo="none">hosts equiv + </parameter> can be a major security hole. This is because you are + trusting the PC to supply the correct username. It is very easy to + get a PC to supply a false username. I recommend that the + <parameter moreinfo="none">hosts equiv</parameter> option be only used if you really + know what you are doing, or perhaps on a home network where you trust + your spouse and kids. And only if you <emphasis>really</emphasis> trust + them :-).</para> + + <para>Default: <emphasis>no host equivalences</emphasis></para> + <para>Example: <command moreinfo="none">hosts equiv = /etc/hosts.equiv</command></para> + </listitem> + </samba:parameter> |