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    SubjectRe: [PATCH 1/9] Known exploit detection
    On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 05:52:24PM +0100, vegard.nossum@oracle.com wrote:
    > From: Vegard Nossum <vegard.nossum@oracle.com>
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    > The idea is simple -- since different kernel versions are vulnerable to
    > different root exploits, hackers most likely try multiple exploits before
    > they actually succeed.

    Suppose we put put this into the mainstream kernel. Wouldn't writers
    of root kit adapt by checking for the kernel version to avoid checking
    for exploits that are known not work? So the question is whether the
    additional complexity in the kernel is going to be worth it, since
    once the attackers adapt, the benefits of trying to detect attacks for
    mitigated exploits will be minimal.

    Regards,

    - Ted


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