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AF_ALG "Nightmare" Being Further Limited In Linux 7.3 With New Sysctl Knob

Michael Larabel
Jul 7, 2026 at 10:24
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The Linux kernel's AF_ALG interface was deprecated in Linux 7.2. This interface for letting user-space programs interact directly with the Linux kernel crypto API has proven to be a "massive attack surface" due to a variety of security concerns. With its deprecation in Linux 7.2, some AF_ALG features are already removed and for Linux 7.3 this interface is being further restrained...

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