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If that can break a kernel driver and lead to a blue screen then the code in the kernel driver is shit and that means the product is shit and a liability.

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... and security vendors themselves becoming the clear and present danger if they're able to push untested kernel drivers, bypassing testing, directly into production systems. A significant portion of these production systems are 'life-critical' (i.e. people die if these systems fail).

> (i.e. people die if these systems fail).

People definitely died today. 911 was down for entire states, dozens of hospitals cancelling surgeries, pharmacies not able to serve customers etc

100% agree.

I'm starting to think these vendors are a higher risk and cost than not having them.

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