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New Kernel Vulnerability Allows Local Root For Unprivileged Processes
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Originally posted by Pajn View PostAs this is a use after free issue, is this something that could have been prevented simply by using Rust instead?
Safe Rust would catch it, but in a kernel code like this might have to be wrapped in unsafe blocks anyway?
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Originally posted by karolherbst View Post
no, Rust can't prevent you from implementing false logic. Rust is no golden hammer.
Now I am just waiting Master5000 to wake up and prove the world that Linux sux once again.
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Originally posted by garegin View PostHonestly. If you care about security you should be using Windows. There are lot of nerdy reasons to use linux, but security is not one of them.
This is quite different to Windows where there are 16 yr old flaws in the all versions of Windows from XP onward that can NEVER be fixed...
i.e
http://blog.ensilo.com/atombombing-a...rity-solutions
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/10...y_researchers/
http://thehackernews.com/2016/10/cod...on-attack.html
This cannot be fixed, its not a code issue its a design one, fixing the flaw would break pretty much all existing Windows applications.Last edited by yossarianuk; 07 December 2016, 06:06 AM.
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Originally posted by Pajn View PostAs this is a use after free issue, is this something that could have been prevented simply by using Rust instead?
Safe Rust would catch it, but in a kernel code like this might have to be wrapped in unsafe blocks anyway?
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Originally posted by garegin View PostHonestly. If you care about security you should be using Windows. There are lot of nerdy reasons to use linux, but security is not one of them.
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Originally posted by cj.wijtmans View Post
I learned rust last week and became a millionaire today! You should try it.
- the Trump Tower
- the Trump Airplane
- the Real Big Boss of America Status
BTW I was reported that Raspoutine and Einstein are Rust's creators. Others rumors cite Droopy but lack of sources and have to be confirmed.
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