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> Nope, there is no window, because the read() actually checks the same 
> things that "ptrace" checks. Notably, in order to be able to read the
> process memory map, we must have the PF_PTRACED bit set, and then a suid
> execve wouldn't succeed anyway.
>
> In short, the new read really _should_ be secure. Knock wood.

OK, thanks a lot. Perhaps I am a little bit too paranoid...

Marek


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