"Linux's Latest Attempt to Disable RNDIS Protocol Drivers"
Linux is making another attempt to disable all Microsoft Remote Network Driver Interface Specification (RNDIS) drivers in the kernel due to security concerns. The latest patch in the rndis-removal branch makes the drivers depend on "BROKEN," indicating that they are insecure and won't build. If there are no serious objections, the drivers may be removed from the kernel tree in future updates. The Microsoft RNDIS protocol is considered insecure and vulnerable, and disabling the drivers aims to prevent their use on systems with untrusted hosts or devices.