XZ tools and libraries compromised with a critical issue
Submitted 8 months ago by ZippyBot@lemmy.zip [bot] to gaming@lemmy.zip
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/xz-tools-and-libraries-compromised-with-a-critical-issue/
Submitted 8 months ago by ZippyBot@lemmy.zip [bot] to gaming@lemmy.zip
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/xz-tools-and-libraries-compromised-with-a-critical-issue/
5714@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 months ago
How did this happen?
the_third@feddit.de 8 months ago
Currently the explanation that fits the situation best: One of the two maintainer accounts of xz acted as a bad actor. It is unclear whether there’s an actual person behind that account, so further speculation regarding motifs doesn’t make sense.
5714@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 months ago
I hope some folks find out more as times moves on.