Re: [RFC][PATCH] Extended Attributes for Security Modules

Chuck Ebbert (76306.1226@compuserve.com)
Tue, 15 Apr 2003 14:33:53 -0400


Stephen Smalley wrote:

> In practice, I would
> expect that any "stacking" of multiple security modules that use
> security fields and xattr will actually involve creation of a new module
> that integrates the logic of the individual modules. This is preferable
> anyway to ensure that the interactions among the security modules are
> well understood, that the logic is combined in a sensible manner, and
> that the individual logics can not subvert one another.

On FreeBSD 5 you 'stack' the mac_biba and mac_mls modules to get both
integrity and confidentiality, right? Or is that something different?

--
 Chuck
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