English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on August 15, 2025, 09:15:59
Title: Check Point finds Windows kernel vunerability: Rust programming language fail
Post by: Redaktion on August 15, 2025, 09:15:59
Check Point has uncovered critical flaws in Microsoft Windows, including a Rust-based kernel vulnerability that could let attackers crash systems. This marks the first publicly disclosed Rust kernel exploit, underscoring the need for zero-trust security and frequent system backups.
Title: Re: Check Point finds Windows kernel vunerability: Rust programming language fail
Post by: int on August 17, 2025, 19:20:15
Rust guarantees memory safety, not safety from vulnerabilities
Title: Re: Check Point finds Windows kernel vunerability: Rust programming language fail
Post by: A on August 18, 2025, 00:34:20
There is safe Rust and unsafe Rust, especially when Rust is binding to C/C++ stuff, much of that is unsafe. Kind of like the saying a chain is as strong as the weakest link.