How to Fix the Cryptsetup Vulnerability in Linux

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A new vulnerability has been found to affect encrypted Debian and Ubuntu systems. Here’s how to put a temporary fix on the Cryptsetup issue.

Linux enjoys a level of security that most platforms cannot touch. That does not, in any way, mean it is perfect. In fact, over the last couple of years a number of really ugly vulnerabilities have been found — and very quickly patched. Enough time has passed since Heartbleed for those that do to find yet another security issue.

And this one’s a doozy. …

Before I hand you the band aid for this issue, know that by the time you read this, the fix might already be in place. Linux vulnerabilities get patched very quickly.

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