Re: should we allow users with a predefined role to access pg_backend_memory_contexts view and pg_log_backend_memory_contexts function?

On 10/9/21, 2:12 AM, "Bharath Rupireddy" <bharath.rupireddyforpostgres@gmail.com> wrote:
> Here's the v1, please review it further.

Thanks for the patch.

-    /* Only allow superusers to log memory contexts. */
-    if (!superuser())
+    /*
+     * Only superusers or members of pg_read_all_stats can log memory contexts.
+     */
+    if (!is_member_of_role(GetUserId(), ROLE_PG_READ_ALL_STATS))

I personally think pg_log_backend_memory_contexts() should remain
restricted to superusers since it directly impacts the server log.
However, if we really did want to open it up to others, couldn't we
add GRANT/REVOKE statements in system_functions.sql and remove the
hard-coded superuser check?  I think that provides a bit more
flexibility (e.g., permission to execute it can be granted to others
without giving them pg_read_all_stats).

Nathan