Running as non-root or dropping linux capabilities
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- Dominant language
- C
- Stars
- 7
- Forks
- 20
- PR merge metrics
- No merged PRs in 30d
Description
Would it be possible to run without root privileges, or to implement the dropping of Linux capabilities using libcap or libcap-ng?
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Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the daemon's startup and privilege-handling code, then clarify whether non-root execution or Linux capability dropping is intended; done should include a defined privilege model and coverage for the selected behavior.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c, linux
- Domain
- operating-systems, security
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100