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The battle against memory corruption vulnerabilities is an ongoing one, and the introduction of mseal
is a step in the direction of hardening the Linux kernel against these attacks. While the feature has faced some criticism, it represents a continued effort to improve the security of the operating system.
As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, developers and security experts will need to remain vigilant and continue to explore new ways to mitigate the risks posed by memory corruption vulnerabilities. The introduction of mseal
is a testament to the Linux community's commitment to addressing these challenges and providing a more secure computing environment for users.