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CONFIG_EXECUTE_XOR_WRITE
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Enable W^X for memory partitions
Type: bool
Help¶
When enabled, will enforce that a writable page isn’t executable and vice versa. This might not be acceptable in all scenarios, so this option is given for those unafraid of shooting themselves in the foot.
If unsure, say Y.
Direct dependencies¶
USERSPACE
&& ARCH_HAS_EXECUTABLE_PAGE_BIT
(Includes any dependencies from ifs and menus.)
Default¶
y
Kconfig definition¶
At <Zephyr>/kernel/Kconfig:662
Included via <Zephyr>/Kconfig:8
→ <Zephyr>/Kconfig.zephyr:30
Menu path: (Top) → General Kernel Options → Security Options
config EXECUTE_XOR_WRITE bool "Enable W^X for memory partitions" default y depends onUSERSPACE
&&ARCH_HAS_EXECUTABLE_PAGE_BIT
help When enabled, will enforce that a writable page isn't executable and vice versa. This might not be acceptable in all scenarios, so this option is given for those unafraid of shooting themselves in the foot. If unsure, say Y.
(The ‘depends on’ condition includes propagated dependencies from ifs and menus.)