Porting OpenBSD Pledge() to Linux

In plain words

This project ports OpenBSD's pledge() security feature to Linux, allowing developers to restrict what system calls their programs can make. It's designed for software developers and security-conscious users who want to add an additional layer of protection to applications by limiting their capabilities. The implementation brings a BSD security mechanism to the Linux ecosystem, enabling pledge-based sandboxing without requiring changes to the Linux kernel.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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