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Potential Consequences and Risks
The repercussions of this bug, if unpatched, could be catastrophic. Systems that aren't properly updated might:
Crash or freeze, especially in critical sectors like healthcare and transportation
Experience data corruption
Halt essential services such as banking, utilities, or medical devices like pacemakers
A warning from a popular tech influencer, dubbed "Hippie Hacker," illustrated the issue with a clear explanation: systems could think they are in the wrong century, leading to unpredictable failures across various vital sectors.