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A killswitch has been pitched for the Linux kernel that could shut down vulnerable functions while users wait for…
Nvidia staffer Sasha Levin has proposed a 'killswitch' for the Linux kernel that would allow privileged operators to temporarily disable vulnerable functions while a permanent fix is developed. This feature aims to mitigate security risks during the window between a vulnerability's discovery and the release of a patch, though some users express concerns about its potential misuse.
