Messages in this thread | | | Date | Thu, 17 Apr 2003 18:07:45 -0700 | From | Chris Wright <> | Subject | Re: [RFC][PATCH] Extended Attributes for Security Modules |
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* richard offer (offer@sgi.com) wrote: > * frm chris@wirex.com "04/17/03 13:30:59 -0700" | sed '1,$s/^/* /' > * > * This is the core issue. Personally, I'd rather stick to simple strings > * and per-module attributes rooted at a common point. This is simplest > * for userspace tools. But the attribute namespace is effectively flat, > * so it's a question of simplicity for locating the attributes. A simple > * getxattr(2) vs. a listxattr(2) plus multiple getxattr(2). Unfortunately, > * this points at a single standard name I think... > > Good point. Okay you've conviced me enough that while I don't agree more > than 51%, I'm at least going to shut up until the next time.
Heh, it's a valid question. I like per-module attributes, but I don't think they are as nice for userland tools. I don't acutally like encoding namesapce into the attribute value, but I'm not sure the alternative is much different/better.
> Would it make sense to have a single "backup/restore security label" tool > that is distributed alongside LSM rather than relying on each module writer > developing their own.
You mean to ensure that labels are accumulated rather than replaced? Could be useful I suppose.
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