Ubuntu 25.10 to Ship with Memory-Safe sudo-rs by Default
2025-05-06

Canonical announced that Ubuntu 25.10 will default to sudo-rs, a memory-safe replacement for the widely-used sudo utility written in Rust. This move aims to enhance Ubuntu's security and maintainability. Developed by the Trifecta Tech Foundation, sudo-rs addresses memory safety concerns inherent in traditional C-based sudo implementations. This change will be carried forward to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, ensuring long-term security and stability.
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