[Nut-upsdev] Re: [nut-commits] svn commit r731

[Peter Selinger]

Peter Selinger wrote:
> 
> On the other hand, I don't understand the significance of packet
> filters or buffer allocation rules based on socket ownership.  Since
> NUT is a service run by the system administrator, if it gets
> preferential buffer allocation, that would be all the more
> desirable. I don't see it as a security risk. Ditto for packet
> filters. As I understand you, port ownership will affect whether
> people connecting to that port can gain root access.

Sorry, I meant "will not affect". -- Peter