Re: Security reviews for new packages
Jason L Tibbitts III wrote, at 11/12/2008 12:51 AM +9:00:
I do many package reviews, and occasionally I see a package that is
fine packaging-wise but which I don't feel comfortable approving
because I know it has security implications. One such package is
schroot, which has some pam magic to allow users to set up chroots.
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=447368
It's quite possible that I'm simply being overly paranoid, but of
course I'm not qualified to say one way or the other. Is it possible
for someone with more knowledge in this area to take a look at the
package? What would be needed? (Perhaps a scratch build, or are the
src.rpm and spec sufficient?)
Could we work out a simple procedure for doing this in the future?
- J<
Some days ago my potential sponsornee submitted a review request,
which (according to the explanation) uses chroot() and has some
setuid binaries. I guess I can "basic" reviews also required for
other packages, however for security matters I really applicate
any help from who knows how to deal with securitly issues.
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=479546
- Jailkit limits user accounts to specific files and/or commands
Regards,
Mamoru