blocking squirrelmail

SevenSages · #1 26-12-2006, 07:11 PM

I seem to be getting an error with squirrelmail which appears to be related to CSF.

(separate sqmail install from cpanel)

I get Connection refused
Server replied: 111 Can't open SMTP stream.

The error goes away if I shutdown CSF.
Any ideas?

chirpy · #2 27-12-2006, 02:37 PM

If you have it configured to set out using direct SMTP then you will have to disable SMTP_BLOCK in the csf configuration and then restart the firewall. A better solution would be to configure squirrelmail to use the sendmail binary instead as that is what it ought to use.

SevenSages · #3 27-12-2006, 03:03 PM

as usual, you are correct.
fixed it. Thanks.

pli · #4 06-01-2007, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chirpy

If you have it configured to set out using direct SMTP then you will have to disable SMTP_BLOCK in the csf configuration and then restart the firewall. A better solution would be to configure squirrelmail to use the sendmail binary instead as that is what it ought to use.

I have the same problem with nutsmail. I tested by disabling SMTP_BLOCK, but it is not a good idea. I dont understand how to change (in this case) nutsmail to use sendmail binary instead. I checked the config of the original squirrel mail (which had no problems with as above, but could not find a ref to binary)

Any pointers please

ta
Peter

pli · #5 09-01-2007, 08:51 PM

Nutsmail: Connection refused
Server replied: 111 Can't open SMTP stream.

Works with disable SMTP_BLOCK, but I think I need a better solution.

Cant someone help me with please? Chirpy?

cheers

Peter

chirpy · #6 10-01-2007, 09:13 AM

Does the webmail installation run under a specific UID?

pli · #7 10-01-2007, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chirpy

Does the webmail installation run under a specific UID?

How would I find that out please?

P

pli · #8 11-01-2007, 11:41 PM

I need to get this nutmail send mail working asap

what are the security consequences of disable SMTP_BLOCK, which I can do to get it working

thanks
Peter

pli · #9 11-01-2007, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chirpy

Does the webmail installation run under a specific UID?

Nutsmail reply

"I'm not really sure, i installed as root, but I believe it would run under the user from whichever domain it's being accessed from, I could be wrong though."

Does that help you chirpy?

thanks
Peter

pli · #10 13-01-2007, 12:34 AM

In desperation I have disabled SMTP_BLOCK.

I only host my own web clients and no strangers, so hopefully there will be no serious repercussions

P