Re: [issue514] patch to randomize mmap offsets

[Matthew Dillon <dillon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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:What's the attack vector when mmap offsets are predictable?
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:Sam

    I'm well aware that predictable offsets make code replacement
    attacks easier.  I just don't think the best solution is to jumble
    stuff up to the point where programs no longer operate predictably.

					-Matt
					Matthew Dillon 
					<dillon@backplane.com>