Published June 4, 2026 · Added June 4, 2026

[$] Splicing out vmsplice()

LWN reports that Linux kernel developers are considering removing splice() and vmsplice() interfaces after a flood of LLM-discovered vulnerabilities renewed concern about the syscalls' security history and ongoing maintenance burden.

LWN reports that Linux kernel developers are considering removing splice() and vmsplice() interfaces after a flood of LLM-discovered vulnerabilities renewed concern about the syscalls’ security history and ongoing maintenance burden.

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Source: Lwn