# Linux Kernel Shadow Stacks For Control Flow Protection

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Kernel-Shadow-Stacks

Linux kernel developers are exploring x86 shadow stack support for control flow protection. The feature targets return-oriented programming (ROP) attacks. Intel and AMD CPUs have hardware support, but kernel implementation is still in early stages.

#security #kernel #x86 #linux

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Created: 2026-10-22T13:34:58.151702+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-22T13:34:58.151702+00:00

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Original source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Kernel-Shadow-Stacks