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Explore the critical Y2038 problem and its impact on 64-bit systems in this informative conference talk by Thorsten Kukuk from SUSE. Discover why the 32-bit time_t counter overflow on January 19, 2038, at 03:14:07 UTC affects not only 32-bit systems but also 64-bit systems due to compatibility issues with 32-bit userland applications. Learn about the specific vulnerabilities in utmp, wtmp, and lastlog functionalities. Gain insights into which Linux tools are at risk and examine potential solutions to address this looming technological challenge.
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Y2038 and Utmp/Wtmp on 64bit Systems - Thorsten Kukuk, SUSE
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Linux Foundation