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2.5 Admins
2.5 Admins 190: twitterz
Apr 11, 2024
Backdoor discovered in xz-utils, OpenZFS enhances ZVOL performance on Linux, Twitter devs struggle with regex, and advice on adding SATA ports to a home NAS. Interesting discussions on security vulnerabilities, malware attacks, URL blunders, and setting up storage arrays with PCIe cards.
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- Source code access is crucial for uncovering vulnerabilities like the XZ Utils backdoor.
- OpenZFS enhances ZVOL performance by using multiple task queues for workload distribution.
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XZ Utils Backdoor Discovery and Analysis
The episode delves into the discovery of a backdoor in XZ Utils, emphasizing the importance of access to source code in uncovering vulnerabilities. A developer compiling Postgres noticed irregularities leading to an SSH server compromise via System D-linked archive utility. The discovery highlighted the necessity for vigilance and scrutiny even in seemingly mundane projects.
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