fix(packagin/otel-plugin): remove cap_net_bind_service#21198
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Pull Request Overview
This PR removes the cap_net_bind_service capability requirement from the otel-plugin across all packaging and installation mechanisms. The change simplifies the plugin's security model by eliminating the need for special network binding privileges.
Key Changes:
- Removed capability setting and fallback setuid logic from Debian post-installation script
- Removed capability declaration from RPM spec file
- Removed capability setting logic from the main installer script
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| packaging/cmake/pkg-files/deb/plugin-otel/postinst | Removed setcap attempt and fallback chmod for cap_net_bind_service |
| netdata.spec.in | Removed %caps directive for cap_net_bind_service from RPM package definition |
| netdata-installer.sh | Removed setcap logic for cap_net_bind_service in installation script |
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