Re: [BK PATCH] LSM changes for 2.5.59

From: Christoph Hellwig (hchat_private)
Date: Sun Feb 09 2003 - 12:06:26 PST

  • Next message: Crispin Cowan: "Re: [BK PATCH] LSM changes for 2.5.59"

    On Fri, Feb 07, 2003 at 09:20:08PM -0500, jmjonesat_private wrote:
    > I disagree.  The code submitted BOTH addresses the current needs and
    > "vaguely anticipated future needs" (which I shall define as VAFN).
    
    What is the "current needs" given that selinux is the only module actually
    using it and it's neither in a mergeable shape nor is it legally clear
    whether it can be merged?
    
    > Open your mind.  LSM supports both all current solutions for object-level
    > security AND provides a valid basis for moving Linux toward providing, AS
    > AN OPTION, true security.  Personally, I don't think LSM is the "be all
    > and end all" of a security interface, at this point, but I *do* think it's
    > the best first-draft of a system that can lead to that end.
    
    you don't get tru security by adding hooks.  security needs a careful
    design and more strict access control policy can but don't have to be part
    of that design.
    
    > What's your REAL problem?  Somebody stepping on your territory?
    
    The real problem is adding mess to the kernel.
    
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