# Re: \[PATCH net v4 1/2\] genetlink: Reject joining multicast groups no family owns

- From: Nicolas Dichtel \<hidden\>
- Date: 2026-11-03 17:54:16 
- List: netdev
- Page: https://ratatoskr.run/netdev/2026/11/17855112
- Thread: https://ratatoskr.run/netdev/2026/11/17845879/t.md

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Le 03/11/2026 à 17:12, Anil Kaushik a écrit :
> Yes, this is a behaviour change, and I missed it in the commit message.
> A bind() mask with an unowned ID now fails with -ENOENT and joins
> nothing. I don't know of a program that does this.
> 
> Ido, Nicolas, is this OK to keep, or should bind() skip unowned IDs?
> I can send a new version if needed.
It's ok for me, but if a regression occurs, a fix will be needed.
I let others speak.

Nicolas
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