An anonymous coder discovered a flaw in XZ Utils, a Linux data compression tool, potentially exposing Linux devices to malicious attacks.

An anonymous coder almost breached the internet through a flaw in XZ Utils, a data compression tool widely used in Linux systems. The flaw, discovered by security experts, could expose networked Linux devices to malicious attacks. XZ Utils is maintained by a volunteer, highlighting unique risks associated with software where source code is not openly available. This incident raises concerns about potential vulnerabilities in the world of software where source code is not open to public scrutiny.

April 04, 2024
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