From: Josh Boyer <jwbo...@redhat.com>
This option allows userspace to pass the RSDP address to the kernel, which
makes it possible for a user to circumvent any restrictions imposed on
loading modules. Ignore the option when the kernel is locked down.
Signed-off-by: Josh Boyer <jwbo...@redhat.com>
Signed-off-by: David Howells <dhowe...@redhat.com>
---
drivers/acpi/osl.c | 2 +-
1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)
diff --git a/drivers/acpi/osl.c b/drivers/acpi/osl.c
index db78d353bab1..d4d4ba348451 100644
--- a/drivers/acpi/osl.c
+++ b/drivers/acpi/osl.c
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ acpi_physical_address __init acpi_os_get_root_pointer(void)
acpi_physical_address pa = 0;
#ifdef CONFIG_KEXEC
- if (acpi_rsdp)
+ if (acpi_rsdp && !kernel_is_locked_down())
return acpi_rsdp;
#endif
