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From: Stas Sergeev <stsp2@yandex.ru>
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Subject: [PATCH v3 0/2] implement OA2_INHERIT_CRED flag for openat2()
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 01:46:13 +0300
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This patch-set implements the OA2_INHERIT_CRED flag for openat2() syscall.
It is needed to perform an open operation with the creds that were in
effect when the dir_fd was opened. This allows the process to pre-open
some dirs and switch eUID (and other UIDs/GIDs) to the less-privileged
user, while still retaining the possibility to open/create files within
the pre-opened directory set.

The more detailed description (including security considerations)
is available in the log messages of individual patches.

Changes in v3:
- partially revert v2 changes to avoid overriding capabilities.
  Only the bare minimum is overridden: fsuid, fsgid and group_info.
  Document the fact the full cred override is unwanted, as it may
  represent an unneeded security risk.

Changes in v2:
- capture full struct cred instead of just fsuid/fsgid.
  Suggested by Stefan Metzmacher <metze@samba.org>

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