Re: [exim] Special Extension to skip Virus Scanning

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Author: Odhiambo G. Washington
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To: exim-users
Subject: Re: [exim] Special Extension to skip Virus Scanning
* On 28/12/05 11:46 -0800, Marc Perkel wrote:
> I'm having a problem with the virus scanner (clamav) blocking a file it
> shouldn't. I'm not sure what the problem is but I want to create a
> spacial way to bypass viris scanning by using a spacial extension on the
> filename. Say *.vip
>
> So - how would I create an ACL to do this?


Maybe I am not understanding the question, but Exim allows you to
make exemptions based on any number of conditions that you decide.

Just make such conditions and use an "accept" rule just before you pass
the message for scanning.


        cheers
       - wash 
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