The xz package that has already entered the current F40 pre-release versions/variants and rawhide contains malicious code. This does NOT affect users of the Fedora releases (F38, F39 are thus not affected), but all users who use already F40 pre-release versions/variants or rawhide shall read this: Article: CVE details: https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-3094 Be aware that this is CVE criticality 10: this is the highest risk factor. Also be aware that the header of the RH arti...
I’m on Void, and I had the malicious version installed. Updating the system downgraded xz to 5.4.6, so it seems they are on it. I’ll be watching discussions to decide if my system might still be compromised.
Did you have SSH open to the internet?
No, this is just my personal laptop. I don’t even have access to an IP address I could enable port-forwarding on.
@Auli @56_ I have SSH open on internet… on ipv6, I’m safe. Do you think VPN open on the internet is safer ? (Think twice CVE-2024-21762…)
I would nuke it and rebuild. If nothing else it is a good test of backups