Help getting suEXEC to work

Discussion in 'Apache' started by Amilabell, Mar 26, 2020.

  1. #1
    Hey guys,
    I am pretty new to this so sorry if this is a dumb question.
    I have httpd 2.4.41 running on an Ubuntu 18.04 server.
    When I tried to follow this tutorial (I tried others as well but it didn't work either):
    https://docstore.mik.ua/orelly/linux/apache/ch04_07.htm
    I ran into the problem that although I did everything as described I won't get suEXEC running.
    With not getting it running I mean that I can't manage to get the "suEXEC mechanism enabled (wrapper: /usr/local/bin/suexec)" confirmation via the error log.

    When running suexec -V I get the following output:

    -D AP_DOC_ROOT="/www/var"
    -D AP_GID_MIN=100
    -D AP_HTTPD_USER="httpd"
    -D AP_LOG_EXEC="/www/var/suexec_log"
    -D AP_SAFE_PATH="/usr/local/bin:/usr/bin:/bin"
    -D AP_UID_MIN=100
    -D AP_USERDIR_SUFFIX="/www/var/cgo-bin"
    Which correlates with my configuration.
    I think it may be that httpd can't find the suexec (located in /usr/local/apache/sbin/). However I did change the respective line in httpd.h to
    #define SUEXEC_BIN "/usr/local/apache/sbin/suexec"
    I hope someone can help me
    Kind regards and thank you so much in advance!
     
    Amilabell, Mar 26, 2020 IP
  2. Spoiltdiva

    Spoiltdiva Acclaimed Member

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    There is no such thing as a dumb question. There are just dumb mistakes because someone failed to ask a question.
     
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    SolaDrive Well-Known Member

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    You are right, apache is not finding suEXEC and seems you are missing some prerequisite. I'd suggest following the first part of this guide:
    https://www.howtoforge.com/tutorial...pureftpd-bind-postfix-doveot-and-ispconfig/2/

    If this is a fresh server, I'd be happy to help. Just PM me the details and I can help you get this setup however I know this may seem like a security concern so only do it if its a fresh server with nothing on it yet.

    How is this suppose to help the OP?
     
    SolaDrive, Mar 26, 2020 IP
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    Spoiltdiva Acclaimed Member

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    The OP joined today, it "helps" in that the OP may ascertain by my comment that we are a welcoming community, and that we will not critique what may be seen by some as a "dumb question".
     
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