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NULL pointers in kernel space

NULL pointers in kernel space

Posted Jul 18, 2009 1:15 UTC (Sat) by proski (subscriber, #104)
In reply to: NULL pointers in kernel space by corbet
Parent article: Linux 2.6.30 exploit posted

Perhaps the 4G/4G split was wrongly marketed as a way to use more memory. Had it been presented as a security measure, it would have a better chance. Many users are ready to pay a high price for security.


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NULL pointers in kernel space

Posted Jul 18, 2009 9:09 UTC (Sat) by PaXTeam (subscriber, #24616) [Link]

given the security track record of the 4:4 split patch, i don't think you'd wanted to pay that price ;)

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