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Not an attorney but the kernal is likely shielded from liability by it's license. maybe the kernal could sue the contributers for damaging the project but I don
by patmorgan23 6y ago
Not an attorney but the kernal is likely shielded from liability by it's license. maybe the kernal could sue the contributers for damaging the project but I don't think the end user could.
- liamwestray 6y agoMalicious intent or personal gain negate that sort of thing in civil torts. Also US code 1030(a)5 A does not care about software license. Any intentional vulnerability added to code counts. Federal cybercrime laws are not known for being terribly understanding…
- Abishek_Muthian 6y agoLicense is a great catch, thank you. Do the kernel get into separate contract with the contributors?