Re: [PATCH 1/3] Security: Add prctl(PR_{GET,SET}_NETWORK)

From: Pavel Machek
Date: Fri Dec 25 2009 - 12:09:27 EST


On Fri 2009-12-18 11:33:48, Michael Stone wrote:
> Alan Cox wrote:
>
>> This is a security model, it belongs as a security model using LSM.
>
> I'll see what I can cook up for you.
>
> However, please don't be surprised when the resulting cover letter states that
> the LSM-based version *does not* resolve the situation to my satisfaction as a
> userland hacker due to the well-known and long-standing adoption and
> compositionality problems facing small LSMs. ;)

Maybe it is time to fix the LSM? This excuse is much too common...
Pavel
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