Noah Misch <n...@leadboat.com> writes:
> DefineIndex() has a check_rights argument that determines whether to perform a
> namespace ACL check. When ALTER TABLE ALTER TYPE rebuilds an index, it sets
> that flag. The theory goes that use of DROP INDEX and CREATE INDEX is a mere
> implementation detail of ALTER TABLE ALTER TYPE; the operation is logically
> like
> an alteration of the existing index. I think the same treatment should extend
> to the tablespace ACL check, as attached.
Seems generally reasonable.
Is there any likely use-case for providing separate control flags for the
two permission checks? That would require an API change for DefineIndex,
making this considerably more invasive, so I'm not pushing for it ---
just think it's worth asking the question before proceeding.
regards, tom lane
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