Theo de Raadt: Why x86 Virtualization is a Security Nightmare

Theo de Raadt: "You've been smoking something mind altering" (2007)

I am calling out the dangerous delusion that x86 virtualization offers security benefits. Placing another full kernel on top of a flawed architecture just creates a massive pile of new bugs. You cannot expect engineers who struggle with basic operating system security to suddenly build flawless virtualization layers. It is just a pretty package hiding a fundamentally broken reality.

"You've been smoking something really mind altering, and I think you should share it."