Yes, this seems to be a typo in the converion from MODULE_PARM() to module_param().
The reason I've only marked it Medium, is that while it does allow changing this value, the value is really only used when the module is initialized. For this to be a problem. The batter would have to be removed prior to boot, the option changed while the battery is out, and then the battery inserted. Even then, the issue is one of false information from the battery state rather than any sort of security issue. ** Also affects: linux-source-2.6.15 (Ubuntu) Importance: Untriaged Status: Unconfirmed ** Changed in: linux-source-2.6.15 (Ubuntu) Importance: Untriaged => Medium Assignee: (unassigned) => Ben Collins Status: Unconfirmed => Confirmed ** Changed in: linux-source-2.6.17 (Ubuntu) Importance: Untriaged => Medium Assignee: (unassigned) => Ben Collins Status: Unconfirmed => Confirmed -- Security permissions https://launchpad.net/bugs/55806 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs