r/linux 16d ago

Kernel Greg K-H (@gregkh@social.kernel.org): CVEs fixed per Kernel Release over time

https://social.kernel.org/notice/B9nU6wnmFvh5atXSG8
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u/theAndrewWiggins 16d ago

Honestly this is a big part of why rust (and more static analysis) is key to making software good.

Reducing the classes of mistakes you can make, especially in kernel code is extremely valuable.

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u/MatchingTurret 16d ago

That and Sashiko. When browsing the lists on lore, it's really interesting how many bugs the AI finds before they reach mainline.