Re: [LI] core dump in user login

["Pramode.C.E" <iclabs@xxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 24 Jan 2000, C Hanish Menon wrote:

> Hi
> 
> On Sun, 23 Jan 2000, you wrote:
> > I have downloaded static binaries of netfront - a lightweight web
> > browser for linux.
> > 
> > My problem is if I run netfront from root it runs ok, but if I try to
> > run it from user login say rajesh then it gives core dump.
> > 
> > Rajesh(ALIAS Shriram)
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> I think the better alternative will be to get the Source package and do a
> CodeReading or step thro in GDB. That is the best way to answer your question.
> As it seems to be a coding problem and nothing more based on what you have told.
> 

	You might also try strace/ltrace on the binary. I have found
this useful on certain occassions when the source was not available. 
						pramode.


> Also as a _Temporary solution_ try 
>        seting suid root 
> for this program and then run it as a normal user. This may work depending on
> what they are doing in their code.
> 
> ---------
> Keep :-)
> HanishKVC
> http://HanishKVC.tripod.com/
> 
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