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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Snap Trap: The Hidden Dangers Within Ubuntu's Package Suggestion System (www.aquasec.com)

submitted 9 months ago by pnutzh4x0r@lemmy.ndlug.org to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Aqua Nautilus researchers have identified a security issue that arises from the interaction between Ubuntu’s command-not-found package and the snap package repository. While command-not-found serves as a convenient tool for suggesting installations for uninstalled commands, it can be inadvertently manipulated by attackers through the snap repository, leading to deceptive recommendations of malicious packages.

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[–] savvywolf@pawb.social 30 points 9 months ago (12 children)

Wait... Snap packages aren't manually verified? Why Canonical? Doesn't every other Linux package manager have their main packages repository manually vetted?

[–] OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml 29 points 9 months ago (11 children)

Neither Canonical"s Snapstore, nor Flathub manually verify apps. They're both similar to the Play Store or App Store where it's managed by the app developer.

[–] jbk@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 9 months ago

Flathub has manual reviews during initial submission though. Also they're working on automatically needing a manual review when e.g. new permissions are granted to apps

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