kernel authorization framework (kauth)
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The kernel authorization framework (kauth) is NetBSD’s modular in-kernel security subsystem that centralizes and manages authorization decisions for various system operations.
Observed surface forms (3)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| kauth | 0 |
| kernel authorization framework | 0 |
| KAuth | 1 |
Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
NetBSD component
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in-kernel authorization subsystem ⓘ kernel security framework ⓘ |
| designedFor |
centralizing authorization decisions
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extensibility of security policies ⓘ in-kernel authorization management ⓘ |
| fullName | kernel authorization framework ⓘ |
| hasAbbreviation | kauth ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
kauth actions
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kauth credentials ⓘ kauth listeners ⓘ kauth scopes ⓘ |
| implements |
callback-based authorization model
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policy decision delegation to listeners ⓘ |
| language | C ⓘ |
| license | BSD-style license (via NetBSD) ⓘ |
| operatingSystem | NetBSD NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | NetBSD kernel ⓘ |
| provides |
centralized authorization decision interface
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fine-grained access control ⓘ modular security policy hooks ⓘ |
| replaces | traditional kernel authorization mechanisms in NetBSD ⓘ |
| scope |
device access
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file system operations ⓘ network operations ⓘ process-related operations ⓘ system-wide authorization ⓘ |
| supports |
loadable security modules
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multiple security models ⓘ per-subsystem authorization checks ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
actions
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credentials ⓘ listeners ⓘ scopes ⓘ |
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KAuth