Re: [PATCH try #2] security: Convert LSM into a static interface

On Monday 25 June 2007 06:33, James Morris wrote:
> Convert LSM into a static interface, as the ability to unload a security 
> module is not required by in-tree users and potentially complicates the 
> overall security architecture.

It's useful for some LSMs to be modular, and LSMs which are y/n options won't 
have any security architecture issues with unloading at all. The mere fact 
that SELinux cannot be built as a module is a rather weak argument for 
disabling LSM modules as a whole, so  please don't.

Thanks,
Andreas
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