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Info: XZ library and vcpkg #4639

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ArturKnopik opened this issue Mar 31, 2024 · 2 comments
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Info: XZ library and vcpkg #4639

ArturKnopik opened this issue Mar 31, 2024 · 2 comments

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@ArturKnopik
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ArturKnopik commented Mar 31, 2024 •
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XZ library is down due backdoor issue.
It's affect vcpkg library instalation. (other way to setup project not tested)

more info: https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/03/backdoor-found-in-widely-used-linux-utility-breaks-encrypted-ssh-connections/
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I found this solution microsoft/vcpkg#37839 (comment)

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i know this solution, now I have to ask whether this fork has a backdoor.
The description may suggest that yes.
"Unofficial mirror of git.tukaani.org/xz.git. Updated daily."
last tag: v5.6.1 - backdoor is there

For development this workaround is enaught.

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