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DateThu, 3 Jun 2004 10:36:45 -0400 (EDT)
FromGerhard Mack <>
SubjectRe: [announce] [patch] NX (No eXecute) support for x86, 2.6.7-rc2-bk2
>  kernel tried to access NX-protected page - exploit attempt? (uid: 500)
>  Unable to handle kernel paging request at virtual address f78d0f40
>   printing eip:
>  ...

Just a small nitpick...

Can you please drop the "- exploit attempt" from the error?  Buffer
overflows aren't always exploits.

I already have a problem with jumpy users to blame everything on "hackers"
I'd much rather have someone qualified come to that conclusion rather than
the kernel making a bad guess at it.

	Gerhard


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<>< As a computer I find your faith in technology amusing.
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