Re: uid/gid issues on 2.6.26-rc2

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> I'm sorry to be yet again just a whistle blower, I couldn't dig that
> situation more yet but I'd like to raise awareness in case someone
> else experiences the same symptoms. Also, what I'm seeing is a major
> security flaw...
> 
> I'm running TOB on my A500 nosmp (when running SMP the timer code
> borks gently). Randomly, the system seems to goof off regarding uids
> and gids.

I've seen the same with various 2.6.25 32-bit builds.  Haven't seen
it with 64-bit builds.  However, the 64-bit builds haven't been particularly
stable (a few hpmcs).  That's why I still like 2.6.22.19 with Kyle's
compat_sys_getdents, and a few minor bug fixes.

Dave
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