A killswitch has been pitched for the Linux kernel that could shut down vulnerable functions while users wait for patches
via lore.kernel.org
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If you’ve ever felt anxious about the security of your machine while you wait for a solution to some vulnerability, a proposed change to the Linux kernel may interest you. Pitched by Nvidia staff Sasha Levin, it’s effectively a killswitch that could shut down some functions while waiting for a more official solution. As spotted […]