Re: [PATCH V3 10/11] x86: Restrict MSR access when module loadingis restricted

[James Morris]

On Tue, 3 Sep 2013, Matthew Garrett wrote:

> Writing to MSRs should not be allowed if module loading is restricted,
> since it could lead to execution of arbitrary code in kernel mode. Based
> on a patch by Kees Cook.
> 
> Cc: Kees Cook <keescook@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Signed-off-by: Matthew Garrett <matthew.garrett@xxxxxxxxxx>


Reviewed-by: James Morris <jmorris@xxxxxxxxx>



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