But I think I’m drifting away partially after kre@ explanation. > On 6 Jun 2025, at 12:22 PM, Jason Thorpe <thor...@me.com> wrote: > > > >> On Jun 5, 2025, at 11:58 PM, Emmanuel Nyarko <emmankoko...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> So what I want to get clear is that, if the root accepts a connection and >> gives that new(connect) socket to a less-privileged process, is it desirable >> that the new socket, given to the less-privileged process, still maintain a >> root so_cred? Even if I don’t do it as default and make it opt-in as we’ve >> agreed, do you consider the change a plausible one ? > > Yes, I think that is perfectly reasonable. But since it is a major > behavioral change that could break existing software, the behavior should be > opt-in. > > -- thorpej >
A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding. Emmanuel
