broadcasting failed 'su root'

Lazzar · November 3, 2003, 4:11am

hi,
if i try to 'su' to root and enter the wrong password, the failed su is broadcastet to all user logged in on the machine.

Anyone know where i can stop that broadcast?

thanks
Lazzar

RTM · November 4, 2003, 10:47am

You might look in /etc/syslog.conf or /etc/default/su.

Kelam_Magnus · November 5, 2003, 10:27am

I believe that this may be a security measure by your admin.

I know that my systems when I or someone else mistypes the passwd, it emails a notification to me the SA.

So dont automatically think that it is just for your embarrassment or detriment.

Lazzar · November 7, 2003, 9:50am

ah i forgot,
its happens with every other user too, not only root.

i'll check RTM's suggestions later, didnt have time yet

Lazzar