Re: [exim] Allow untrusted_set_sender for particular users

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Author: Patrik Jansson
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To: exim users
Subject: Re: [exim] Allow untrusted_set_sender for particular users
W B Hacker skrev:
> Patrik Jansson wrote:
>
>> untrusted_set_sender allows users to change sender as long as it matches
>> the pattern.
>> Is it possible allow a particular user to set any sender without having
>> the user added
>> to trusted_users (I don't want the users to be able to admin commands).
>>
>> -Patrik
>>
>>
>
> Yes, indirectly, and within bounds that can be safely beyond direct user reach.
>
> If your configuration has structures that look for something and take an action
> on what is found, that 'something' can be the 'trigger only' to take a
> predefined action, and/or 'trigger plus' provider of information needed to
> affect the nature of the action.
>
> it is comparable to the manner in which mailing lists may be triggered to do
> preset functions based on, for example, just the subject line asking for 'help',
> 'lists', 'unsubscribe', etc.
>
> As Exim can add, remove, and alter variables and headers, such as well as take
> branching decisions and call external services based on presence/absence and/or
> content, the rest is up to your need - and your creativity.

Can you give me an example or point me somewhere this is described in
more detail?

-Patrik