Re: AW: [HACKERS] Solution to the pg_user passwd problem !?? (c) - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

From Bruce Momjian
Subject Re: AW: [HACKERS] Solution to the pg_user passwd problem !?? (c)
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Msg-id 199802192323.SAA17086@candle.pha.pa.us
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In response to Re: AW: [HACKERS] Solution to the pg_user passwd problem !?? (c)  (The Hermit Hacker <scrappy@hub.org>)
Responses Re: AW: [HACKERS] Solution to the pg_user passwd problem !?? (c)  (The Hermit Hacker <scrappy@hub.org>)
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> > Leave wide open looking wide open, and document it.  Say something
> > like "This release has a password field in the pg_user table, but it
> > isn't actually useful as a security measure.  It's there because we
> > intend to use it in a secure manner in future.  Meanwhile, a secure
> > installation of the current version can be achieved by ...".
>
>     I concede the argument...you guys win...*groan*

OK, back out those patches, nice and slowly.  Keep your hands where I
can see them.  :-)

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Bruce Momjian
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