Allow

Name

AllowLogSymlinks -- Permit logging to symlinked files

Synopsis

Allow [ "on"|"off"]

Default

AllowLogSymlinks off

Context

server config, <VirtualHost>, <Global>

Module

mod_log

Compatibility

1.2.2rc2 and later

Description

By default, the server will the path of any configured SystemLog and any configured ExtendedLogs to see if they are symbolic links. If the paths are symbolic links, the server will refuse to log to that link unless explicitly configured to do via this directive

Security note:

Security note: this behaviour should not be allowed unless for a very good reason. By allowing the server to open symbolic links with its root privileges, you are allowing a potential symlink attack where the server could be tricked into overwriting arbitrary system files. You have been warned.

See also

Examples

AllowLogSymlinks on