Re: [PATCH v2 0/3] Basic attribute permission support

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Hi Lizardo,

On Fri, Dec 03, 2010, Anderson Lizardo wrote:
> Changes since V1:
> 
> * Simplified permission scheme according to discussion on IRC.
> * Fixed incorrect error sent by server.
> 
> This patchset adds initial support for attribute permission checks. Currently,
> only access and authentication permissions are checked. Authorization
> permissions require integration with the BlueZ agent, which is not implemented
> yet.
> 
> There are some pending issues necessary for a minimum complete attribute
> permission support (all of them are being worked on):
> 
> * The attribute client, upon receiving the "Insufficient Encryption" error,
>   shall increase the security level and resend the failed request.
> * The attribute server shall verify the connection permissions on each ATT
>   request, and not just once on connection callback.
> * On kernel side, increasing the security level (using setsockopt()) shall
>   trigger SMP negotiation for a LE connection, blocking next socket I/O until
>   negotiation is finished.
> * On BR/EDR, link encryption is mandatory for GATT (see Vol 3, Part G, 2.4
>   "Profile Fundamentals").
> 
> Albeit the above issues, we believe these patches are ready for commit.

All three patches have been pushed upstream. Thanks.

Johan
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