[PATCH 01/12] Security: Add CAP_COMPROMISE_KERNEL

[James Morris]

On Wed, 20 Mar 2013, Mimi Zohar wrote:

> On Tue, 2013-03-19 at 15:47 +1100, James Morris wrote:
> > 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.
> 
> Matthrew, perhaps you could clarify whether this will be tied to MAC
> security.

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James Morris
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