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Discussions on kernel integrity at WindowsForum.com cover Linux kernel security mechanisms, including the Integrity Measurement Architecture (IMA) and Microsoft's proposed Hornet security module for eBPF. Topics include CVE-2025-68740, a bug causing false IMA rule matches that can impact attestation and appraisal, and Hornet, an open-source Linux Security Module (LSM) designed to verify eBPF program integrity. These threads explore how kernel integrity features protect against tampering and ensure trusted execution in enterprise and cloud environments.
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    CVE-2025-68740: Linux IMA Rule Match Bug and Attestation Impact

    CVE-2025-68740 exposes a logic error in the Linux kernel’s Integrity Measurement Architecture (IMA) that can cause false rule matches when LSM (Linux Security Module) rule objects become NULL — a subtle bug that leads IMA to measure extra files and could confuse attestation or appraisal...
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    Hornet: Microsoft's New eBPF Security Module for Linux Kernel Integrity

    Microsoft’s latest open-source contribution has engineers and security enthusiasts buzzing. In a move that underscores its deepening involvement in cross-platform innovation, Microsoft has proposed Hornet—a Linux security module (LSM) designed to verify the integrity of eBPF programs within the...
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