Description of problem: Using command "setfacl" with option "-P" can not skip all symbolic links. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): acl-2.2.39-2.1.el5 How reproducible: 100% Steps to Reproduce: 1.touch temp_file 2.ln -s temp_file temp_sl 3.setfacl -P -m u:root:rwx temp_sl 4.getfacl temp_sl | grep "user:root:rwx" Actual results: user:root:rwx Expected results: Nothing is outputed and the exit code is 1 Additional info:
Created attachment 296860 [details] This is a patch fixing this bug
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An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on therefore solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2009-1652.html