From: sashiko-bot@kernel.org
Cc: linux-security-module@vger.kernel.org, selinux@vger.kernel.org
Subject: Re: [PATCH 1/2] capabilities: Check PR_SET_SECUREBITS with ns_capable()
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:58:34 +0000 [thread overview]
Message-ID: <sashiko-outbox-208061@kernel.org> (raw)
In-Reply-To: <20261110202811.2409395-2-mic@digikod.net>
> Per-process securebits were introduced with a direct cap_capable() check
> for CAP_SETPCAP. The capable LSM hook and SELinux capability policy
> already existed, and SELinux forwarded task_prctl operations to
> commoncap. The direct call therefore bypassed SELinux policy from the
> start. It now also bypasses AppArmor, Landlock, and BPF LSM programs
> attached to the capable hook.
>
> A task with CAP_SETPCAP in its effective set can consequently change
> privileged securebits despite an LSM denial. This can alter how its
> capabilities evolve across UID and execution transitions without the
> expected LSM denial or audit record.
>
> Use ns_capable(), as cap_prctl_drop() already does for PR_CAPBSET_DROP.
> Call it only for a no-op, which requires privilege for legacy reasons,
> or when a privileged bit changes. Changes limited to
> [ ... ]
> Cc: Stephen Smalley <stephen.smalley.work@gmail.com>
> Cc: stable@vger.kernel.org
> Reported-by: Ada Smith <adasmithgt@gmail.com>
> Fixes: 3898b1b4ebff ("capabilities: implement per-process securebits")
> Signed-off-by: Mickaël Salaün <mic@digikod.net>
Sashiko has reviewed this patch and found no issues.
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next prev parent reply other threads:[~2026-11-11 1:58 UTC|newest]
Thread overview: 5+ messages / expand[flat|nested] mbox.gz Atom feed top
2026-11-10 20:28 [PATCH 0/2] Fix LSM mediation of PR_SET_SECUREBITS Mickaël Salaün
2026-11-10 20:28 ` [PATCH 1/2] capabilities: Check PR_SET_SECUREBITS with ns_capable() Mickaël Salaün
2026-11-11 1:58 ` sashiko-bot [this message]
2026-11-10 20:28 ` [PATCH 2/2] selftests/landlock: Test PR_SET_SECUREBITS mediation Mickaël Salaün
2026-11-11 2:06 ` sashiko-bot
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