From 1e18f0f26aeb45ff9d0097206fec3910fb2291c8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: SignpostMarv
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:59:06 +0100
Subject: copying documentation from http://opensimulator.org/wiki/Threat_level

---
 .../ScriptEngine/Shared/Api/Interface/IOSSL_Api.cs | 59 ++++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 59 insertions(+)

(limited to 'OpenSim/Region')

diff --git a/OpenSim/Region/ScriptEngine/Shared/Api/Interface/IOSSL_Api.cs b/OpenSim/Region/ScriptEngine/Shared/Api/Interface/IOSSL_Api.cs
index 9ad1c22..ce1845c 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Region/ScriptEngine/Shared/Api/Interface/IOSSL_Api.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Region/ScriptEngine/Shared/Api/Interface/IOSSL_Api.cs
@@ -40,16 +40,75 @@ using LSL_Key = OpenSim.Region.ScriptEngine.Shared.LSL_Types.LSLString;
 
 namespace OpenSim.Region.ScriptEngine.Shared.Api.Interfaces
 {
+    /// <summary>
+    /// To permit region owners to enable the extended scripting functionality
+    /// of OSSL, without allowing malicious scripts to access potentially
+    /// troublesome functions, each OSSL function is assigned a threat level,
+    /// and access to the functions is granted or denied based on a default
+    /// threshold set in OpenSim.ini (which can be overridden for individual
+    /// functions on a case-by-case basis)
+    /// </summary>
     public enum ThreatLevel
     {
+        // Not documented, presumably means permanently disabled ?
         NoAccess = -1,
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Function is no threat at all. It doesn't constitute a threat to 
+        /// either users or the system and has no known side effects.
+        /// </summary>
         None = 0,
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Abuse of this command can cause a nuisance to the region operator,
+        /// such as log message spew.
+        /// </summary>
         Nuisance = 1,
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Extreme levels of abuse of this function can cause impaired 
+        /// functioning of the region, or very gullible users can be tricked
+        /// into experiencing harmless effects.
+        /// </summary>
         VeryLow = 2,
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Intentional abuse can cause crashes or malfunction under certain
+        /// circumstances, which can be easily rectified; or certain users can
+        /// be tricked into certain situations in an avoidable manner.
+        /// </summary>
         Low = 3,
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Intentional abuse can cause denial of service and crashes with
+        /// potential of data or state loss; or trusting users can be tricked 
+        /// into embarrassing or uncomfortable situations.
+        /// </summary>
         Moderate = 4,
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Casual abuse can cause impaired functionality or temporary denial
+        /// of service conditions. Intentional abuse can easily cause crashes
+        /// with potential data loss, or can be used to trick experienced and
+        /// cautious users into unwanted situations, or changes global data
+        /// permanently and without undo ability.
+        /// </summary>
         High = 5,
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Even normal use may, depending on the number of instances, or
+        /// frequency of use, result in severe service impairment or crash
+        /// with loss of data, or can be used to cause unwanted or harmful
+        /// effects on users without giving the user a means to avoid it.
+        /// </summary>
         VeryHigh = 6,
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Even casual use is a danger to region stability, or function allows
+        /// console or OS command execution, or function allows taking money
+        /// without consent, or allows deletion or modification of user data,
+        /// or allows the compromise of sensitive data by design.
+        /// </summary>
         Severe = 7
     };
 
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