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Brian Van Skiver
Brian Van Skiver
1,169 Points
Posted by Brian Van Skiver
Brian Van Skiver
1,169 Points

Changing permissions on etc host/No valid sudoers

When I set up my local host file for workbench I get permission denied. Ive read a few things on Mac support, but I am unable to find the file with the permissions. Not sure what I need to do. Im stuck on the second to last video on setting up Server and Client.

sudo cp/usr/local/mysql/support-files/m
sudo: can't open /private/etc/sudoers: Permission denied
sudo: no valid sudoers sources found, quitting

Any help or direction would be appreciated.

1 Answer

James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points
James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

According to Google, there's an issue with your permissions, here are the commands to enter to fix the issue.

  • Enable root account
  • Change user to root
    • su -
    • Password: <enter root password>
  • Fix the execute permissions on the root folder (e.g. /)
    • chmod g+x /

source: http://verveguy.blogspot.com/2013/01/sudo-fails-mac-os-x-mountain-lion.html

Brian Van Skiver
Brian Van Skiver
1,169 Points
Brian Van Skiver
Brian Van Skiver
1,169 Points

Thank you James I am getting this in response...

su: Sorry unknownec3586327630:~ brianvanskiver$