Kees Cook adds kernel control-flow-integrity checking to GCC
At the 2026 GNU Tools Cauldron, Kees Cook presented changes to the GCC compiler suite adding forward-edge control-flow integrity (CFI) support for the Linux kernel. The mechanism prevents exploits that divert control flow from its intended paths.
- Kees Cook presented GCC patches at GNU Tools Cauldron 2026
- Adds forward-edge CFI support for the Linux kernel
- CFI prevents exploits that divert control flow
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