Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 20:33:20 +0900 (JST) From: Michael Hancock <michaelh@cet.co.jp> To: Bruce Evans <bde@zeta.org.au> Cc: current@freebsd.org Subject: Re: secure level diffs to kern_mib.c, LINT Message-ID: <Pine.SV4.3.93.961007201126.14678B-100000@parkplace.cet.co.jp> In-Reply-To: <199610071049.UAA26363@godzilla.zeta.org.au>
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On Mon, 7 Oct 1996, Bruce Evans wrote: > >> Actually, securelevel 1 is normally so insecure that it shouldn't be used. > >> It essentially only provides write protection of /dev/mem and /dev/kmem. > > > >Isn't write protection of /dev/mem /dev/kmem a good enough reason for use? > > No, it gives a false sense of security. Start with securelevel 2, where Put this in the man pages with explanations for people who want a shade of grey instead of just black and white. If they decide to use it, they're responsible for their choice not you. Regards, Mike
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