What is a Rust -sys crate and why does it matter for security?
A Rust -sys crate links a native C library via a build script and the links key. See why scanners reading only crate advisories can miss C library bugs.
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A Rust -sys crate links a native C library via a build script and the links key. See why scanners reading only crate advisories can miss C library bugs.
Yes. Custom scripts in bots pull in libraries that can carry known flaws. Inventory them, scan them and keep them updated like any other application code.
How to pin back to a known good dependency version in npm, pip, Cargo and Go, and why yank, deprecate and retract do not remove a bad version from builds.
Some advisory databases only alert on reviewed records. Learn the difference, why a public CVE can stay silent, and how to cover the gap in your tooling.
Before merging upstream into your fork, scan the diff for build scripts, dependency changes, install hooks and hidden characters. A short checklist.
Bazel module extensions can read files and make network requests while resolving dependencies. Review them like build scripts, with a short checklist.
Pass named secrets to a reusable workflow unless you trust it fully. How inherit works, who can use it, and why secrets do not flow down a chain.
When maintainers retire an open source project you use, you have three paths: fork, adopt an active fork or successor, or replace. A decision guide.
Make every manifest or lock file change visible, owned by a named reviewer and checked for known vulnerabilities before a contractor change can merge.
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