New Linux kernel vulnerabilities discovered; caution advised on software installations
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psxuaw
Crusty in the right places. Worth the chew.
Summary
The article warns about newly announced Linux kernel vulnerabilities following the copy.fail incident, specifically mentioning "Copy Fail 2: Electric Boogaloo" and "Dirty Frag." The author advises readers to avoid installing new software (except for distro kernel patches) and highlights the heightened risk of supply chain attacks via NPM during this period.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledOh boy yet more linux kernel vulns
Right now would be one of the best times for a supply chain attack via NPM to hit hard.
Outside of Linux kernel patches from your distro, I think it's probably a good idea to put a moratorium on installing new software for a bit.
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