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[$] Adding kernel control-flow-integrity checking to GCC

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Briefings

At the 2026 GNU Tools Cauldron, Kees Cook presented changes to the GCC compiler suite to support forward-edge control-flow integrity (CFI) for the Linux kernel. This initiative aims to prevent exploits by ensuring the flow of control remains within intended paths. The evidence indicates this is a new addition to the GCC suite, though specific implementation details and testing results are not provided in the source.

Key points

• Kees Cook presented changes to the GCC compiler suite at the 2026 GNU Tools Cauldron to support forward-edge control-flow integrity (CFI) for the Linux kernel.
• The goal is to prevent exploits by ensuring the flow of control remains within intended paths, addressing the need to keep up with vulnerability reports.

Context and limitations

The source evidence is limited to a single presentation at the 2026 GNU Tools Cauldron. Specific implementation details, testing results, and performance metrics are not provided in the available text.

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