cvsd

cvsd is a wrapper program for cvs in pserver mode.

cvsd is run as a daemon and is controlled through a configuration file. It is relatively easy to configure and tools are provided for setting up a rootjail.

This server can be useful if you want to run a public cvs pserver. You should however be aware of the security limitations of running a cvs pserver. If you want any kind of authentication you should really consider using secure shell as a secure authentication mechanism and transport. Passwords used in cvs pserver are transmitted in plaintext and this wrapper won't change that.

This server adds a layer of security to cvs. cvs is a very powerful tool and is capable of running scripts and other things. By running cvs in a rootjail it is possible to limit the amount of "damage" cvs can do if it is exploited. It is generally a good idea to run cvsd without any write permissions to any directory on the system.

What is new in this release:

• This version includes a few small improvements and is a maintenance release for the 1.0 series.
• Changes include small logging updates and the addition of support for multiarch to the cvsd-buildroot script.

What is new in version 1.0.21:

• This release introduces stricter handling of bind() errors, which was made possible due to the IPv6 related changes in the 1.0.20 release.

What is new in version 1.0.20:

• This version fixes a problem with recent Glibc versions that cause problems for systems with IPv4 and IPv6 stacks.

What is new in version 1.0.19:

• This version contains some minor bugfixes and improvements to the cvsd-buildroot script, an update in the init script, and some documentation and packaging improvements.

What is new in version 1.0.16:

• This release includes some minor Debian packaging improvements and a Swedish translation of the configuration questions.