Linus Torvalds Removes Unsafe Kernel Functions

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Linus Torvalds removes unsafe __get_user() and __put_user() functions in Linux 7.4. These functions lack pointer validation and pose security risks. Their removal improves kernel safety and aligns with modern user-space access practices.

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