[systemd-devel] Antw: [EXT] Re: Q: journal logging and "{xyz}"

Wols Lists antlists at youngman.org.uk
Mon Dec 27 12:18:15 UTC 2021


On 27/12/2021 12:09, Ulrich Windl wrote:
> Well, but why write "Failed to kill unit \x7b__SERVICE__\x7d.service" when
> "unit {__SERVICE__} has an invalid name" (the message I'd suggest)?
> 
> I mean: I see no problem_outputting_  the original service name, especially
> when it's considered to be an invalid name.

I guess it's seen as a possible attack vector.

It's not paranoia if they really are out to get you.

Cheers,
Wol


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