CampaignHuman reviewed 2026-08-26 · Public disclosure (2024-03)
XZ Utils Backdoor
Upstream build backdoor planted in compression library
XZ Utils Backdoor Relates to CVE-2024-3094. Source: Public disclosure (2024-03).
Definition
Upstream build backdoor planted in compression library
Why It Matters / Impact
Upstream build backdoor planted in compression library
Current Status
- Review status: published
- Last updated: 2026-08-26
- Evidence: 2 source(s) · 1 CVE(s) linked
- Confidence: 85%
Timeline
- 2024-03 — CVE-2024-3094 disclosed
- 2024-04 — Reverted from distros
Sources
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