Messages in this thread | | | Date | Fri, 2 Jul 1999 16:25:00 +0200 (CEST) | From | Domas Mituzas <> | Subject | Re: [security]: kernel ioctl()'s [3] |
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Hello, > Thinking about the importance of avoiding a reboot during system > upgrades: I presume that, unless the containing directory is immutable > or append_only, that such files can be renamed? System then can be "upgraded" by cracker. As immutable files are for protecting them, the policy should be very strict. Of course, you can give yourself cap_immutable capability if you want to upgrade.
With respect, Domas Mituzas
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