On 29 March 2024, the cybersecurity community turned its attention to a newly disclosed vulnerability in XZ Utils, identified as CVE-2024-3094. This backdoor vulnerability has sent ripples across the tech world, primarily due to the widespread use of XZ Utils for lossless data compression in Linux and macOS systems. This blog aims to demystify CVE-2024-3094, outlining its background, impact, and the steps required for mitigation.
Article Link: XZ Utils Backdoor Vulnerability (CVE-2024-3094): Comprehensive Guide