open-telemetry / open-telemetry/opentelemetry-cpp

[SECURITY] Audit the opentelemetry-cpp repository for supply chain attacks

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Since Apr 3, 2024.

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Description

In light of the xz attack:

audit the opentelemetry-cpp repository for possible attack vectors.

Full list of checks to be determined.

To start with:

  • review executable permissions on files
  • audit and remove all binary files from the repository (not aware of any)
  • enforce CI to forbid binary files
  • audit binary downloads used during the build process
  • enforce checksums when appropriate
  • cutoff unnecessary dependencies when practical
  • prefer installing dependencies from the OS distribution, when practical

Subtasks:

  • #2627
  • CI to forbid binary files

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

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