Re: [PATCH 4/8] USB: add API for userspace drivers to "claim" ports

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> > I see no auth checks in this - presumably end users shouldn't be able to
> > go around nuking ports ?
> 
> Users can do that already by detaching the kernel's hub driver from a 
> hub device.  This patch doesn't make the system any less secure than it 
> already is.

In which case it needs fixing in both places.

"My bank safe has no door" is not a reason for fitting an extra hole
in the back of the safe.

Alan
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