Linux 6.18 Introduces BPF Program Signing and Deferred Task Execution Support, Advancing Security and Flexibility
Abstract The BPF subsystem in Linux has gained two significant capabilities before the 6.18 merge window:BPF Program Signing (signed BPF) and Deferred Task Context Execution. The signing mechanism provides assurance of the source and integrity of BPF programs loaded into the kernel, paving the way for allowing unprivileged users to load audited BPF programs in … Read more