Memory-safe sudo to become the default in Ubuntu
a year ago
- #Rust
- #Ubuntu
- #Security
- Ubuntu 25.10 will adopt sudo-rs, a memory-safe reimplementation of sudo written in Rust.
- This change is part of Canonical's effort to improve system resilience by using memory-safe languages like Rust.
- Sudo-rs is developed by the Trifecta Tech Foundation (TTF) as part of their Privilege Boundary initiative.
- Canonical is sponsoring the completion of Milestone 5 for sudo-rs, including features like shell escape prevention and support for older Linux kernels.
- The transition aims to maintain compatibility with existing workflows while omitting niche features from the original sudo.
- Sudo-rs will be default in Ubuntu 25.10, with plans for inclusion in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS after community testing.
- The Trifecta Tech Foundation focuses on open-source infrastructure projects impacting digital security.
- Canonical provides open-source software and services across various systems and industries.