Linux Is Getting a Security Wake-up Call - Why It Was Inevitable and I'm Not Worried
Sasha Levin’s patch would let administrators disable vulnerable kernel functions at runtime until fixes arrive, a stopgap aimed at two recent zero-days.
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'For many such issues the simplest mitigation is to stop calling the buggyfunction. Killswitch provides that': Experts propose Linux kernel "killswitch" following worrying recent security issues
A maintainer wants a first-aid kit for the Linux kernel and a proposal is currently being reviewed.
A maintainer proposes to add a "kill switch" to the Linux kernel after the recent disclosure of several critical vulnerabilities but its impact on system stability is causing debateThe developers of the Linux kernel are considering a proposal to incorporate an emergency shutdown button (kill switch). This proposal follows the recent discovery of major security flaws in the kernel. The kill switch would allow administrators to instantly disable f…
What is Linux kernel killswitch securityfs?
Kernel “killswitch” proposal targets live mitigation Linux kernel maintainers have proposed a “killswitch” mechanism designed to temporarily disable vulnerable kernel functions at runtime. The idea is to provide an operational backstop when a high severity flaw needs mitigation faster than a full…
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