Ubuntu’s Rusty Sudo-rs: Minor Bugs Squashed, Security Restored!
Ubuntu 25.10’s new sudo-rs command, rewritten in Rust, had two minor vulnerabilities quickly fixed, leaving security experts with more time to debate whether Rust is the hero or villain of the open-source world. Meanwhile, the Rusty date command had its own existential crisis, confusing yesterday with today.
Hot Take:
Ubuntu’s attempt to spice things up with a new “sudo-rs” command in version 25.10 is like adding a dash of hot sauce to a trusted old recipe. Sure, it might bring a bit of excitement, but be prepared for some unexpected burns. Thankfully, the Ubuntu team was quick to douse the flames of two sneaky vulnerabilities, proving that if you’re going to play with fire, you better have a fire extinguisher on hand. Let’s hope the next release doesn’t require a flame-retardant suit!
Key Points:
– Ubuntu 25.10 introduced a new “sudo-rs” command, written in Rust, only to discover two vulnerabilities post-launch.
– The vulnerabilities were minor and difficult to exploit, but had security implications.
– The bugs were promptly fixed and backported to Debian “stable” to assist downstream packagers.
– The vulnerabilities had nothing to do with Rust’s famed memory safety.
– The situation highlights the importance of interim releases for identifying unforeseen issues.