Shield your System — XZ Utils Backdoor (Linux Distribution)

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Uncovering the Vulnerability?

A recent discovery has uncovered a vulnerability in #XZUtils, the widely-used open-source xz compression tool found in various Linux distributions.

XZ Utils- It employs the LZMA compression algorithm, which is known for its high compression ratio and excellent performance.

XZ Utils is often utilized for packaging software, archiving files, and reducing file sizes for distribution and for handling large datasets.

Red Hat has issued a cautionary notice regarding this #vulnerability, identifying it as a potential backdoor threat capable of compromising systems.