Re: [exim] [root@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca: Cron <root@doctor> /usr…

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Author: Heiko Schlittermann
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To: exim-users
Subject: Re: [exim] [root@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca: Cron <root@doctor> /usr/local/sbin/exim -v -q]
Jeremy Harris <jgh@???> (Mo 26 Sep 2016 14:39:51 CEST):
> On 26/09/16 01:17, The Doctor wrote:
> > Was trying out Exim 4.88 RC 1 .


> The problem here looks like the database interface used by Exim depends
> on environment variable(s), and for security reasons - exactly this sort
> of hidden usage - the environment is now wiped during startup.


> Having found the relevant environment variables, either:
> - set names and values in your main config option "add_environment"
> - set names in your main config option "keep_environment", to retain
> the name/value pairs from the environment as called. Be aware that
> the value is subject to manipulation by a possibly-untrusted caller
> of Exim.


To find out if it's worth finding some "hidden" environment variables,
you may want to

    keep_environment = *


in your main config file section. If the problem disappears, it's
definitivly related to the wiped environment.

--
Heiko