Malicious Code in XZ Utils for Linux Systems Enables Remote Code Execution

April 2, 2024 at 09:39AM A supply chain compromise in the open-source library XZ Utils has led to a backdoor being inserted, facilitating remote code execution, with the perpetrator deliberately working to gain maintainership. The sophisticated attack, spanning years, has potentially compromised numerous systems. This discovery highlights the risks posed by reliance on open-source software … Read more