USE Flag: security

Search

Local and Metadata Descriptions

Metadata Descriptions (metadata.xml)

Local Descriptions (use.local.desc)

Packages Using This Flag

Package Local Description (use.local.desc) Metadata Description (metadata.xml)
app-portage/eix This adds some checks which can prevent certain exploits if e.g. the eix code has a bug. If you use the hardened toolchain, using this flag does not increase security and can even lead to problems. This adds some checks which can prevent certain exploits if e.g. the eix code has a bug. If you use the hardened toolchain, using this flag does not increase security and can even lead to problems.