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# Changelog
## v0.4.0 — 2026-11-11
Lab-verified milestone release. The full gate suite (9 gates) runs against
Alpine VMs under libvirt on the kernel built from source.
### Verified in the lab (each has a gate in `tests/vm/`)
| Capability | Gate | What it proves |
|---|---|---|
| Engine loads, `/dev/pf`, real OpenBSD `pfctl` over the ioctl ABI | `01` | `insmod` + `pfctl -s info` + transit ping + state created |
| `block` / `return` / `return-rst` | `02` | ICMP dropped, TCP refused |
| `pfr` tables (inline `{ }`, `-T add/del/show`, `-T` block) | `03` | table load, block by table, delete, unblock |
| Anchors and evaluation order | `04` | anchor child passes the request before the parent `block`, state created by the anchor rule, request dropped after the anchor is flushed |
| `nat-to` (source NAT) | `05` | tcpdump proof of the rewritten source, reply de-NATed, state shows both tuples |
| `rdr-to` (port redirect) | `06` | client talks to the firewall, server answers, **2 MB pulled through the redirect byte-identical**, firewall still responsive afterwards |
| `divert-to` + `AF_DIVERT` + `pdivert` | `11` | drop with no listener (BSD `divs_noport` parity), packet delivered to userspace, rewritten and reinjected |
| `pflog` + `pflogd` | `12` | logged packets read from `/dev/pflog` and written as a `DLT_PFLOG` pcap containing the real bytes |
| Soak / unload discipline | `14` | traffic + states with no kernel warnings, clean `rmmod`, reload, no slab growth |
### Added
- `module/pfsrc/pfk_pflog.c` — `/dev/pflog` chardev backend (OpenBSD
`pflog_hdr` layout, 64-byte records, bounded queue, `poll`, stats ioctl).
- `tools/pflogd` — reads `/dev/pflog`, writes `DLT_PFLOG` pcap (or a readable
one-line-per-record summary).
- `tools/pdivert` — divert(4) relay with payload mutation + ICMP checksum fix.
- `module/pfsrc/divert_sock.c` — `AF_DIVERT` socket family registered at
runtime (`PF_DIVERT = 32`, `IPPROTO_DIVERT = 254`), blocking `recvmsg`,
`poll`, BSD-compatible reinjection.
- `scripts/demo-session.sh` + `scripts/demo-record.py` + `make demo` —
asciinema recording of the live lab (`out/demo-pf-linux.cast`).
- `docs/{en,pt-BR}/`: README, install, build, guide, vm-lab, feature-matrix,
patches, caveats, demo. `docs/porting-notes.md` records every deviation.
- `patches/kernel/` + `scripts/apply-patches.sh` / `scripts/unpatch.sh` —
kernel-core patch mechanism, empty series by design (verified: the module
needs no core patch).
### Fixed (all found by the VM gates, root causes documented)
- `skb->mark` bookkeeping used multi-bit values, so the "in pass done" mark
also satisfied the "out pass done" test: transit traffic never reached the
**out** ruleset (NAT and egress rules silently ignored).
- The out ruleset was never evaluated for forwarded packets: added the
`NF_INET_FORWARD` hook (OpenBSD evaluates it in `ip_forward()`).
- `refcnt_rele()` had inverted polarity → live state keys freed → `Oops` in
the state RBT and `pfctl -s states` hangs.
- `radix` `SALEN()` read the `sa_family` byte as a length (Linux sockaddrs
have no `sa_len`) → table entries dropped as duplicates.
- BSD/Linux `LIST_HEAD` macro arity clash in `compat/sys/queue.h`.
- Reverse NAT: a packet whose destination pf rewrote was delivered to the
firewall's own stack instead of being re-routed.
- Checksums across translation: IP header checksum recomputed (OpenBSD's
`ip_output` does this, Linux does not); transport checksum recomputed in
software for plain skbs and handed back to the NIC (`CHECKSUM_PARTIAL`) for
GSO/TSO — the earlier software-only fix corrupted every segment after the
first and stalled bulk transfers.
- `divert`: NULL dereference on an empty listener list (wedged the VM),
port byte order mismatch between `bind` and the queue, L3-only skbs injected
into an Ethernet device RX path, re-divert loop (solved with a skip mark).
- `IOC_SIZEBITS` = 14 truncated the rule ioctl struct → `EINVAL` on load.
- State iteration started at id 1 (kifs never attached), `stoeplitz_init()`
never called, purge timer re-arming itself at `rmmod`, `rtnl`×`NET` lock
order inversion in the interface notifier.
### Known gaps
`binat-to`, `route-to`/`dup-to`/`fail-to`, `af-to`, scrub end-to-end
(normalization code is ported and compiles; the lab gate is not written),
queues/ALTQ (`hfsc.c`/`fq_codel.c` staged, `pfq` qdisc not implemented),
`pfsync`/CARP (out of scope). See `docs/en/feature-matrix.md`.
## v0.3.0 — 2026-11-11
M2 data path: netisr-style workqueue, per-direction marks, state/table/anchor
gates passing; divert design settled (in-module socket family, no core patch).
## v0.2.0 — 2026-11-11
M1: engine compiles into `pf.ko` (pf.c, pf_ioctl.c with the full ioctl ABI,
pf_norm, pf_if, pf_lb, pf_table, pf_ruleset, pf_osfp, pf_syncookies, radix,
md5/sha, ifq), `/dev/pf`, Linux-built OpenBSD `pfctl` talking to it.
## v0.1.0 — 2026-11-11
M0: repo, bilingual scaffold, kernel 7.3.4 build, libvirt Alpine lab with
custom-kernel VMs (pf0/cli/srv/gw2), build/deploy/test scripts.
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| Syntax | Until | What happens today | | Syntax | Until | What happens today |
|---|---|---| |---|---|---|
| `nat-to`, `rdr-to`, `binat-to` | M3 | Rules load (engine code compiled) but translation is unwired/ungated — **do not rely on NAT**; outbound masquerade still comes from iptables/nft during the lab. | | `nat-to`, `rdr-to` (`binat-to` pending) | — | **Verified in the lab** (gates `05-nat`, `06-rdr`, the latter pulls 2 MB through a redirect and compares it byte for byte). `nat-to (egress)` expands the OpenBSD interface *group*; on a multi-NIC host prefer the explicit `nat-to (<iface>)` form. |
| `scrub (…)`, `set reassemble` | M3 | `pf_norm.c` runs inside `pf_test` (compiled) — crafted-fragment behavior is untested; treat results as unvalidated. | | `scrub (…)`, `set reassemble` | M3 | `pf_norm.c` runs inside `pf_test` (compiled) — crafted-fragment behavior is untested; treat results as unvalidated. |
| `divert-to`, `divert` tag | M4 (+ family per code comments) | Matching packets are **dropped** with a rate-limited kernel warning. Never ship this on a live host. | | `divert-to`, `divert` tag | — | **Verified in the lab** (gate `11-divert`): the packet is delivered to an `AF_DIVERT` socket (`PF_DIVERT=32`) served by `tools/pdivert`; with no listener it is dropped, exactly like BSD's `divs_noport`. |
| `route-to`, `dup-to`, `fail-to`, `reply-to` | M4 | Not implemented as Linux routing glue yet; rules may load but the behavior is undefined — avoid. | | `route-to`, `dup-to`, `fail-to`, `reply-to` | M4 | Not implemented as Linux routing glue yet; rules may load but the behavior is undefined — avoid. |
| `queue` / `queue on` / `pfctl -s queue` | M5 | Parse and load. Queuing falls back to the priq-shaped compat `ifq` layer; **no bandwidth enforcement happens until the `pfq` qdisc lands**. | | `queue` / `queue on` / `pfctl -s queue` | M5 | Parse and load. Queuing falls back to the priq-shaped compat `ifq` layer; **no bandwidth enforcement happens until the `pfq` qdisc lands**. |
| `log`, `log all`, `block log`, `pflogd` | M4 | Nothing is logged (stub warns once at load: `pfk: … packet not logged`). | | `log`, `log all`, `block log`, `pflogd` | — | **Verified in the lab** (gate `12-pflog`): run `pflogd /tmp/x.pcap` (reads `/dev/pflog`); the file is a `DLT_PFLOG` (117) pcap readable by tcpdump/wireshark. |
| `route-label …` | never (non-goal) | Rejected at the ioctl layer. | | `route-label …` | never (non-goal) | Rejected at the ioctl layer. |
| per-container (netns) policy | out of scope | PF is one global instance in `init_net`; network namespaces see **no** PF. | | per-container (netns) policy | out of scope | PF is one global instance in `init_net`; network namespaces see **no** PF. |
## Reading state correctly ## Reading state correctly
`pfctl -s states` currently has a listing/visibility anomaly being fixed in `pfctl -s states` shows the real table, including translations, in OpenBSD's
the M2 gate work (transit flows can pass while no state is displayed). Until own format: a NAT/redirect state prints both tuples, e.g.
then, use counters (`pfctl -s info`) and external observation (ping/nc
results, `tcpdump`) as the primary evidence, as the gates do. ```
all icmp 10.0.2.1:59335 (10.0.1.10:4380) -> 10.0.2.20:8 0:0
all tcp 10.0.2.20:80 (10.0.1.1:8080) <- 10.0.1.10:42091 FIN_WAIT_2:FIN_WAIT_2
```
The value in parentheses is the *original* address before translation. A
state that exists but shows `0:0` counters simply means the engine has not
seen traffic on it since the last poll; use `pfctl -s info` counters and
`tcpdump` for traffic evidence, as the gates do.
## Kernel log signals you should know ## Kernel log signals you should know
``` ```
pfk: PF-on-Linux engine loaded (OpenBSD 8.0 base) ← insmod ok pfk: PF-on-Linux engine loaded (OpenBSD 8.0 base) ← insmod ok
pfk: netfilter hooks registered (10, netisr wq data path) pfk: netfilter hooks registered (10, netisr wq data path)
pfk: divert port N: no socket bound # pdivert not listening on N pfk: divert port N: no socket bound # pdivert/pflogd consumer not listening
pfk: … packet not logged ← pflog stub
``` ```
Unloading stops the purge timers and drains the work queue first (an rmmod Unloading stops the purge timers and drains the work queue first (an rmmod
hang observed in the lab was fixed that way) — but the *soak* run hang observed in the lab was fixed that way). The soak gate (`14-soak.sh`)
(rmmod/insmod cycle under traffic) is still an open gate, so expect unload to runs traffic, then `rmmod` → `insmod` → `rmmod` and compares the slab
be correct for admin use and unproven for hot-reload automation. footprint, so unload/reload is verified for admin use; hot-reload automation
under sustained load is still not a supported workflow.
Full list of behavioral divergences: [caveats.md](caveats.md). Full list of behavioral divergences: [caveats.md](caveats.md).
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| Sintaxe | Até | O que acontece hoje | | Sintaxe | Até | O que acontece hoje |
|---|---|---| |---|---|---|
| `nat-to`, `rdr-to`, `binat-to` | M3 | As regras carregam (código do engine compilado), mas a tradução não está fiada/verificada — **não conte com NAT**; no laboratório o masquerade de saída ainda vem do iptables/nft. | | `nat-to`, `rdr-to` | — | **Verificado em lab** (gates `05-nat`, `06-rdr`; este último baixa 2 MB por um redirect e compara byte a byte). `nat-to (egress)` expande o *grupo* de interfaces do OpenBSD; num host multi-NIC prefira a forma explícita `nat-to (<iface>)`. `binat-to` ainda sem gate. |
| `scrub (…)`, `set reassemble` | M3 | O `pf_norm.c` roda dentro do `pf_test` (compilado) — o comportamento com fragmentos forjados não foi testado; trate o resultado como não validado. | | `scrub (…)`, `set reassemble` | M3 | O `pf_norm.c` roda dentro do `pf_test` (compilado) — o comportamento com fragmentos forjados não foi testado; trate o resultado como não validado. |
| `divert-to`, tag `divert` | M4 (+ família de sockets conforme comentário no código) | Os pacotes casados são **descartados** com um aviso de kernel rate-limited. Nunca coloque isso num host em produção. | | `divert-to`, tag `divert` | — | **Verificado em lab** (gate `11-divert`): o pacote é entregue a um socket `AF_DIVERT` (`PF_DIVERT=32`) atendido pelo `tools/pdivert`; sem listener é descartado, exatamente como o `divs_noport` do BSD. |
| `route-to`, `dup-to`, `fail-to`, `reply-to` | M4 | Ainda não implementados como glue de roteamento Linux; as regras podem carregar, mas o comportamento é indefinido — evite. | | `route-to`, `dup-to`, `fail-to`, `reply-to` | M4 | Ainda não implementados como glue de roteamento Linux; as regras podem carregar, mas o comportamento é indefinido — evite. |
| `queue` / `queue on` / `pfctl -s queue` | M5 | Faz parse e carrega. A fila cai no fallback priq da camada `ifq` de compat; **nenhuma limitação de banda acontece até o qdisc `pfq` chegar**. | | `queue` / `queue on` / `pfctl -s queue` | M5 | Faz parse e carrega. A fila cai no fallback priq da camada `ifq` de compat; **nenhuma limitação de banda acontece até o qdisc `pfq` chegar**. |
| `log`, `log all`, `block log`, `pflogd` | M4 | Nada é logado (o stub avisa uma vez no load: `pfk: … packet not logged`). | | `log`, `log all`, `block log`, `pflogd` | — | **Verificado em lab** (gate `12-pflog`): rode `pflogd /tmp/x.pcap` (lê `/dev/pflog`); o arquivo é um pcap `DLT_PFLOG` (117) legível por tcpdump/wireshark. |
| `route-label …` | nunca (não-objetivo) | Rejeitado na camada de ioctl. | | `route-label …` | nunca (não-objetivo) | Rejeitado na camada de ioctl. |
| política por container (netns) | fora de escopo | O PF é uma instância global em `init_net`; network namespaces **não** enxergam o PF. | | política por container (netns) | fora de escopo | O PF é uma instância global em `init_net`; network namespaces **não** enxergam o PF. |
@@ -85,8 +85,7 @@ primária, exatamente como os gates fazem.
``` ```
pfk: PF-on-Linux engine loaded (OpenBSD 8.0 base) ← insmod ok pfk: PF-on-Linux engine loaded (OpenBSD 8.0 base) ← insmod ok
pfk: netfilter hooks registered (10, netisr wq data path) pfk: netfilter hooks registered (10, netisr wq data path)
pfk: divert port N: no socket bound # pdivert não ouvido a porta N pfk: divert port N: no socket bound # nenhum consumidor em pdivert/pflogd
pfk: … packet not logged ← stub do pflog
``` ```
Descarregar o módulo primeiro para os timers de purge e drena a workqueue Descarregar o módulo primeiro para os timers de purge e drena a workqueue
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[ -n "$EGRESS_IF" ] || EGRESS_IF=eth2 [ -n "$EGRESS_IF" ] || EGRESS_IF=eth2
scp -q -o ProxyJump=root@192.168.1.242 -i "$KEY" "$CONF" "$DIV" \ scp -q -o ProxyJump=root@192.168.1.242 -i "$KEY" "$CONF" "$DIV" \
tools/out/pdivert "root@$PF0_MGMT:/tmp/" 2>/dev/null tools/out/pdivert tools/out/pflogd "root@$PF0_MGMT:/tmp/" 2>/dev/null
bold "===============================================================" bold "==============================================================="
bold " PF on Linux - the OpenBSD PF 8.0 engine inside the Linux kernel" bold " PF on Linux - the OpenBSD PF 8.0 engine inside the Linux kernel"
@@ -138,7 +138,19 @@ p0 "/opt/pf/pfctl -ss | grep -E 'icmp' | head -4"
p0 "/opt/pf/pfctl -f /tmp/demo-pf.conf && echo 'back to the stateful ruleset'" p0 "/opt/pf/pfctl -f /tmp/demo-pf.conf && echo 'back to the stateful ruleset'"
echo echo
bold "--- 8. divert-to: the packet goes to userspace and comes back ---" bold "--- 8. pflog: logged packets reach userspace (/dev/pflog) ---"
p0 "cat > /tmp/demo-log.conf <<EOF
pass in quick log proto icmp from $CLI_IP keep state
pass out quick
EOF"
p0 "/opt/pf/pfctl -f /tmp/demo-log.conf && echo 'log rule loaded'"
p0 "chmod +x /tmp/pflogd; (setsid /tmp/pflogd -c 3 /tmp/pflog.pcap >/tmp/pflogd.log 2>&1 </dev/null &); sleep 1; pgrep pflogd"
vmc "ping -c2 -W2 $SRV_IP | tail -2"
p0 "ls -l /tmp/pflog.pcap; echo 'pcap header (magic d4c3b2a1, linktype 75=DLT_PFLOG):'; od -An -tx1 -N24 /tmp/pflog.pcap"
p0 "pkill pflogd 2>/dev/null; /opt/pf/pfctl -f /tmp/demo-pf.conf >/dev/null"
echo
bold "--- 9. divert-to: the packet goes to userspace and comes back ---"
p0 "cat /tmp/demo-divert.conf" p0 "cat /tmp/demo-divert.conf"
p0 "/opt/pf/pfctl -f /tmp/demo-divert.conf && echo 'divert rule loaded'" p0 "/opt/pf/pfctl -f /tmp/demo-divert.conf && echo 'divert rule loaded'"
p0 "chmod +x /tmp/pdivert; (setsid /tmp/pdivert -p 10000 -f >/tmp/pdivert.log 2>&1 </dev/null &); sleep 1; pgrep pdivert" p0 "chmod +x /tmp/pdivert; (setsid /tmp/pdivert -p 10000 -f >/tmp/pdivert.log 2>&1 </dev/null &); sleep 1; pgrep pdivert"
@@ -147,7 +159,7 @@ p0 "head -3 /tmp/pdivert.log"
echo " (pdivert flipped the last payload byte and fixed the ICMP checksum)" echo " (pdivert flipped the last payload byte and fixed the ICMP checksum)"
echo echo
bold "--- 9. shutdown ---" bold "--- 10. shutdown ---"
p0 "pkill pdivert; /opt/pf/pfctl -f /dev/null; /opt/pf/pfctl -d; echo 'pf disabled'" p0 "pkill pdivert; /opt/pf/pfctl -f /dev/null; /opt/pf/pfctl -d; echo 'pf disabled'"
p0 "lsmod | grep '^pf '" p0 "lsmod | grep '^pf '"
echo echo