RE: [PATCH v2] MIPS: Add nonxstack=on|off kernel parameter

From: Maciej W. Rozycki
Date: Tue Jan 02 2018 - 13:37:17 EST


Hi Miodrag,

> > I presume what you
> > actually want here is for the kernel to lie & indicate to whatever part
> > of Android that performs this check that the stack is non-executable
> > even when it is really executable?
>
> Basically yes, because we do not have other options at this point.

Please make the purpose of this option unambiguous in documentation then,
along with suitable precautionary notes about any adverse consequences of
its use.

Maciej