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Home/Packages/Is kernel.org/pub/linux/libs/security/libcap/cap safe?

Is kernel.org/pub/linux/libs/security/libcap/cap safe to use?

Looks safe to use

Verdict for kernel.org/pub/linux/libs/security/libcap/capbased on Gold's security & health signals.

82
safety score

Why

  • OpenSSF/maintenance health grade: B.
  • No known vulnerabilities in the Gold index.
0
Known CVEs
0
Critical / High
No
Actively exploited
B
Health grade
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▪ Common questions

Is kernel.org/pub/linux/libs/security/libcap/cap safe to use?
Looks safe to use. OpenSSF/maintenance health grade: B. Based on 0 known vulnerabilities and its OpenSSF health grade B.
Does kernel.org/pub/linux/libs/security/libcap/cap have known vulnerabilities?
No known vulnerabilities are recorded for kernel.org/pub/linux/libs/security/libcap/cap in the Gold index. Dependencies change, so re-check periodically.

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