Re: [PATCH 0/6] MODSIGN: Kernel module signing

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Hi,

On Wed, 14 Feb 2007, David Howells wrote:

> Now, this is not a complete solution by any means: the core kernel is not
> protected, and nor are /dev/mem or /dev/kmem, but it denies (or at least
> controls) one relatively simple attack vector.

This is really the weak point - it offers no advantage over an equivalent 
implementation in user space (e.g. in the module tools). So why has to be 
done in the kernel?

bye, Roman
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