linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH RFC] Restrictions on module loading

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Date:	Mon, 08 Nov 2010 07:23:36 -0500
From:	Dan Rosenberg <drosenberg@...curity.com>
To:	Alan Cox <alan@...rguk.ukuu.org.uk>
Cc:	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org, security@...nel.org
Subject: Re: [PATCH RFC] Restrictions on module loading

> NAK - Its a long standing ABI.

As far as I can tell, modules_disabled was first included in 2.6.31, so
it's hardly what I'd call "long standing".  However, I see your point -
it's definitely not my intention to surprise anyone by changing security
features out from under them.

I do think merging the features makes sense in this case.  I'll rework
this to keep the "modules_disabled" name, where a value of "0" means
default behavior, a value of "1" means no loading or unloading (and no
changing it back), and the new value of "2" incorporates the
restrictions I'm intending to enforce.

> 
> I've no objection to modules_restrict although I doubt it'll ever get
> used in the real world, but better to extend the meaning of the existing
> interface, not remove stuff.
> 

There has been interest in improving the ease with which users can
enforce restrictions on automatic module loading.  No one is being
forced to use it.

-Dan

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