A 42-year-old bug patched in C-Kermit

· Adafruit Industries Blog · Nov. 4, 2026, 3:19 p.m.
Summary
The blog discusses recent security fixes for C-Kermit, a communications suite that has been in use since the 1980s, addressing vulnerabilities including one for remote code execution. It highlights the relevance of C-Kermit in maintaining communication with embedded and legacy systems, making it notable for developers working with vintage technologies.