Rust Programming
In a notable development following Rust's expanding role in the Linux kernel—including the native Binder IPC rewrite for Android—the first vulnerability in kernel Rust code has been reported: a race condition in the Android Binder driver affecting kernel 6.18+.
Reported by AI
Building on Rust's new permanent status in the Linux kernel—following its history from 2019 experiments to the Tokyo Maintainers Summit approval—production deployments like Android 16's Rust allocator are live, alongside advanced drivers and safety gains, though criticisms highlight ongoing hurdles.
October 07, 2025 00:09