> As the kernel currently contains (at least) 1946 pointers leak by using
> printf(9) and %p, it might be more efficient to scramble %p with a
> static value (randomly assigned at boot time).

Oh come on.  That proposal has no security property!

Over time we need to delete all such printf's, and log them in a more
private fashion.

But the proposal you just made goes in the opposite direction, expanding
the potential for exposure, by providing easier interfaces which will
encourage use.

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