Re: AW: [HACKERS] Solution to the pg_user passwd problem !?? (c)

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> On Thu, 19 Feb 1998, Bruce Momjian wrote:
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> > > On Thu, 19 Feb 1998, Bruce Momjian wrote:
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> > > > >     Just curious, but why don't the copy command fall under the same
> > > > > grant/revoke restrictions in the first place?  It sounds to me like we are
> > > > > backing off of the problem instead of addressing it...
> > > >
> > > > grant/revoke works for copy.
> > >
> > >     Ah, okay, so when we have it setup so that a view overrides the
> > > 'grant' of a select, then we're fine?
> >
> > Yep, but can we do that in nine days, and be sure it is tested?
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>     I don't think so...but I'rather have the obviuos "select * from
> pg_user" closed off, and the more obscure "copy pg_user to stdout" still
> there then have both wide open...its a half measure, but its better then
> no measure...

But it is not secure.  Why have passwords then?

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Bruce Momjian
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