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Hello All, |
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linux-2.6.24 supports file based capabilities via: |
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CONFIG_SECURITY_FILE_CAPABILITIES |
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This enables the use of filesystem attributes in order to store per |
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executable capabilities list, more information at [1]. |
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This enables improved security level for people who don't wish to move |
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into SELinux or similar. |
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I think a new global USE flags (or use current caps) may enable |
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ebuilds to set correct capabilities on files. |
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On my system at least: ping, ping6, tcpdump, wireshark, samba, ntpd, |
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rlogin, vmware may enjoy this and drop the root suid. |
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In order to make it simple for everybody, a new eclass may be |
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introduced to force dependency on >=libcap-2 and provide some atoms. |
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This will provide more secured installation for users with a little |
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effort, less usage of root user. |
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What do you think? |
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Alon. |
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[1] http://www.friedhoff.org/fscaps.html |
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