Re: [PATCH 01/12] Security: Add CAP_COMPROMISE_KERNEL

From: James Morris
Date: Tue Mar 19 2013 - 00:47:48 EST


On Mon, 18 Mar 2013, Matthew Garrett wrote:

> This patch introduces CAP_COMPROMISE_KERNEL.

I'd like to see this named CAP_MODIFY_KERNEL, which is more accurate and
less emotive. Otherwise I think core kernel developers will be scratching
their head over where to sprinkle this.

Apart from that, I like the idea, especially when it's wired up to MAC
security.


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