A major security flaw was recently discovered in an essential program for computers running the Linux operating system. This program is called XZ: it is used to compress files to make them smaller and easier to store or send. But this flaw has caused great concern because it allows malicious people to break into computers without authorization.
The flaw allows a malicious person to bypass the security of a Linux server, particularly when it uses a program called SystemD. More specifically, it allows an attacker to manipulate the compression functions of the XZ program to inject malicious code onto the server. This means someone could access confidential information or even take full remote control of the computer, without anyone noticing.
This flaw affects several versions of Linux, including popular distributions such as Kali Linux and Debian. Affected versions include those from 5.5.1alpha-0.1 to 5.6.1-1 for Debian, as well as other distributions using XZ versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1.
If you use a computer running Linux, it is crucial to take steps to protect yourself. Make sure you update your system as soon as possible to fix this flaw. It is an important reminder that even the most commonly used programs can have security issues. It is therefore essential to stay vigilant and take steps to protect our computers and our data.
At Kiwi Backup, we want to let you know that our systems are not affected by this security flaw. We always take rigorous measures to keep your data secure and guarantee a reliable, secure service.
