{"id":2673,"date":"2025-06-01T02:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T02:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/ubuntu-25-10-embraces-rust-the-new-era-of-sudo\/"},"modified":"2025-06-01T02:00:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T02:00:47","slug":"ubuntu-25-10-embraces-rust-the-new-era-of-sudo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/ubuntu-25-10-embraces-rust-the-new-era-of-sudo\/","title":{"rendered":"Ubuntu 25.10 Embraces Rust: The New Era of Sudo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A significant change is on the horizon for Ubuntu 25.10, dubbed &#8216;Questing Quokka&#8217;, set to release in October. This upcoming version will feature a revamped version of the widely-used <code>sudo<\/code> command, which will now be based on Rust instead of C. The sudo command, known for allowing users to execute commands with root privileges, has been a staple in Linux environments.<\/p>\n<p>The new implementation, called <code>sudo-rs<\/code>, comes from the Trifecta Tech Foundation, which announced earlier this month their collaboration with Ubuntu on this project. The transition aims to enhance the security of the <code>sudo<\/code> command by leveraging Rust\u2019s inherent features that ensure memory safety, which help mitigate potential vulnerabilities like buffer overflows and use-after-free errors.<\/p>\n<p>Canonical&#8217;s Jon Seager emphasized the importance of this shift, noting that it not only strengthens a critical low-level software utility but also promotes the broader adoption of Rust in system programming within the Linux ecosystem. Furthermore, Todd Miller, the original maintainer of <code>sudo<\/code>, is providing guidance on the transition to <code>sudo-rs<\/code>.<\/p>\n<p>For users, there\u2019s no need to learn a new command or change their habits; the traditional <code>sudo<\/code> command will remain unchanged in its functionality. As <code>sudo-rs<\/code> is designed to be a drop-in replacement, users can continue to use <code>sudo<\/code> without altering their workflow. Canonical is preparing for a seamless transition by adding necessary support features such as AppArmor profile controls and compatibility with older Linux kernel versions.<\/p>\n<p>While some lesser-used features from the original C-based <code>sudo<\/code> might not transition to the Rust version, the original <code>sudo<\/code> will still be available for those who prefer it. This change is part of a broader strategy to improve both security and reliability before the anticipated inclusion of <code>sudo-rs<\/code> in the next LTS release in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Rust&#8217;s popularity in open-source software continues to grow, praised for its strict compile-time checks that catch errors early in the coding process. The incorporation of <code>sudo-rs<\/code> illustrates Ubuntu\u2019s commitment to enhancing the security framework critical to Linux operations, paving the way for more secure and reliable system commands.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, you can visit the Rust programming language <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rust-lang.org\">website<\/a> or explore details about <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omgubuntu.co.uk\/tag\/ubuntu-25-10\">Ubuntu 25.10<\/a> and the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omgubuntu.co.uk\/tag\/sudo\">sudo<\/a> command.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A significant change is on the horizon for Ubuntu 25.10, dubbed &#8216;Questing Quokka&#8217;, set to release in October. This upcoming version will feature a revamped version of the widely-used sudo command, which will now be based on Rust instead of C. 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