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Memory safety in critical open-source software

A federal report examined memory safety in critical open-source projects. Memory-safety vulnerabilities can create security risks in software that many organizations depend on.

This briefing explains a public 2024 advisory. It is not a live incident feed; consult the original source and current vendor guidance for updates.

What the advisory tells us

The report looks at memory-safety risks in widely used open-source projects. It encourages stakeholders to understand software dependencies and the security implications of implementation choices.

What teams can do

Maintain an inventory of important software and dependencies. For engineering teams, prioritize safer development practices and use current project guidance when planning migrations and updates.

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FBI IC3 / federal partners: source advisory (PDF) ↗

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