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OpenBSD Fixes Double-Free Vulnerability in NFS

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OpenBSD addresses critical double-free vulnerability in NFS. The latest update from OpenBSD fixes a significant double-free vulnerability in its Network File System (NFS) client and server, which could lead to memory corruption and system instability. The errata also points out risks associated with uninitialized variables in the NFS server’s error-handling code. OpenBSD developers have implemented crucial changes to the NFS codebase to prevent these issues, and users are urged to apply the patch promptly to enhance security.