> This call
>
> setuid(geteuid());
>
> is found in backend/utils/init/postinit.c. AFAICT, this does nothing.
> Anyone got an idea?
Well, from my BSD manual it says:
The setuid() function sets the real and effective user IDs and the saved
set-user-ID of the current process to the specified value. The setuid()
so it seems to make sure the real/saved uid matches the effective uid.
Now, considering we don't use uid/euid distinction for anything, I agree
it is useless and should be removed.
I don't see any mention of getuid() except in odbc and pg_id. Seems
they should be geteuid() too.
--
Bruce Momjian | http://candle.pha.pa.us
[EMAIL PROTECTED] | (610) 853-3000
+ If your life is a hard drive, | 830 Blythe Avenue
+ Christ can be your backup. | Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania 19026
---------------------------(end of broadcast)---------------------------
TIP 4: Don't 'kill -9' the postmaster
