Re: [PATCH] TRIVIAL 2.5.12 WP security warning

From: Pavel Machek (pavel@suse.cz)
Date: Wed May 01 2002 - 15:21:11 EST

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Hi!

> > Pavel Machek <pavel@ucw.cz>: Warn users about machines with non-working WP bit:
> > Hi!
> >
> > This might be good idea, as those machines are not safe for multiuser
> > systems.
> >
> > - printk("No.\n");
> > + printk("No (that's security hole).\n");
> > #ifdef CONFIG_X86_WP_WORKS_OK
>
> Maybe be a little more explicit in the wording ?
>
> "No. This system is insecure in a multiuser environment.\n" perhaps ?

Looks good.
Pavel

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