v3 backdoor what does that mean

Hey, so my v3 is backdoored as metioned in the announcment, but as I am not a professional linux user what does it mean for the things I did on my system? Could the attacker read my passwords or what is there to actually to fear about this? What would you advice to do now other than set a new system up like f.ex. v4?
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Zeljka Zorz
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Beware! Backdoor found in XZ utilities used by many Linux distros (...
A vulnerability (CVE-2024-3094) in XZ Utils may enable a malicious actor to gain unauthorized access to Linux systems remotely.
Asterisk
Asterisk4mo ago
turns out you're fine
SvGaming
SvGaming4mo ago
@Senzenfrenz the version of xz in v3 isnt affected
Senzenfrenz
Senzenfrenz4mo ago
Ok thank you! If I want to install from the v4 beta ISO you provided in the announcement section, is it already and uptodate version regarding the backdoor packages or do I have to update it manually after install?
Asterisk
Asterisk4mo ago
it's a netinstaller it'll download the latest packages during install
Senzenfrenz
Senzenfrenz4mo ago
ok thanks
Valkyrja
Valkyrja4mo ago
ム丂イ乇尺ノ丂ズ received a thank you Jao!