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FS#78769 - [util-linux] su --pty switch no longer works

Attached to Project: Arch Linux
Opened by Tecol (Tecol) - Monday, 12 June 2023, 22:20 GMT
Last edited by Toolybird (Toolybird) - Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 21:01 GMT
Task Type Bug Report
Category Packages: Core
Status Closed
Assigned To Christian Hesse (eworm)
Architecture All
Severity Low
Priority Normal
Reported Version
Due in Version Undecided
Due Date Undecided
Percent Complete 100%
Votes 1
Private No

Details

Since util-linux version 2.39-8 su does not support the --ptyflag anymore.

```
$ su --pty
su: --pty is not supported for your system
```

--pty provides better security.
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Closed by  Toolybird (Toolybird)
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 21:01 GMT
Reason for closing:  Fixed
Additional comments about closing:  util-linux 2.39-9
Comment by Toolybird (Toolybird) - Monday, 12 June 2023, 23:27 GMT
Likely fallout from switch to meson build system.
Comment by Christian Hesse (eworm) - Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 06:10 GMT Comment by Christian Hesse (eworm) - Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 06:35 GMT
Pushed util-linux 2.39-9 with a quick-and-dirty hack...
Comment by Tecol (Tecol) - Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 10:38 GMT
Thank you, 2.39-9 works here.
Comment by Christian Hesse (eworm) - Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 10:46 GMT
A proper fix is already being prepared:
https://github.com/util-linux/util-linux/pull/2312

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