Re: [PATCH 1/2] module: allow loading module from fd

[Rusty Russell]

Kees Cook <keescook@xxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> This changes the init_module syscall so that when the first argument
> (blob address) is NULL, the second argument is used as a file descriptor
> to the module (instead of length). The third argument (module arguments)
> remains unchanged.

Do you know why Linus hates ioctls?  It's because they encourage
casual introduction of new ABIs.

I see you managed the same feat with a different system call.  It avoids
the agony of debate a new system call would entail.  Very clever.

Now do it properly.
Rusty.
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