feat: use libnss-wrapper for uid mapping#4392
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Pull request overview
This PR updates the container startup flow to support OpenShift / arbitrary-UID runtime environments by using libnss-wrapper for passwd/group resolution instead of modifying /etc/passwd, aligning with the base image change referenced in WeblateOrg/docker-base#500.
Changes:
- Add
libnss-wrapperdetection and NSS-wrapper-based passwd/group mapping instart. - Stop making
/etc/passwdand/etc/groupwritable in the image build; clarifysuhardening comments. - Ignore
/.codexin.gitignore.
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| File | Description |
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start |
Adds libnss-wrapper-based NSS mapping for arbitrary UIDs with a fallback path when /etc/passwd is writable. |
Dockerfile |
Removes the chmod that allowed passwd/group edits; updates commentary around su hardening. |
.gitignore |
Adds /.codex ignore rule. |
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It is added into the base image in WeblateOrg/docker-base#500
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It is added into the base image in WeblateOrg/docker-base#500