Pause Software Installations Amid New Linux Vulnerabilities
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Due to new Linux kernel vulnerabilities, users should avoid installing new software for a week to prevent supply chain attacks.
Development, debugging, and maintenance of the Linux kernel, including device drivers, kernel modules, kernel APIs, and out-of-tree builds.
Due to new Linux kernel vulnerabilities, users should avoid installing new software for a week to prevent supply chain attacks.

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