Re: execve from the kernel ??

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> > > Is it possible to execute an executable ELF file
> > > from within the kernel ?
> > > something like fork+execve from a kernel module ?
> >
> > Yes, you can exceute a user space application through
> > call_usermodehelper function. But keep in mind that the application
> > will run with root rights but run in user space ...
> >
> thanks!
> it says that it "Must be called from process context".
> can i use it from kernel module's init function ?
oops, i replied from a friend's terminal...
the question still stands, though :)

Sebba.
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