* Sudo is now built with the -fstack-protector flag if the the
compiler supports it. Also, the -zrelro linker flag is used if
supported. The --disable-hardening configure option can be used
- to build sudo without stack smashing support.
+ to build sudo without stack smashing protection.
+
+ * Sudo is now built as a Position Independent Executable (PIE)
+ if supported by the compiler and linker.
* If the user is a member of the "exempt" group in sudoers, they
will no longer be prompted for a password even if the -k flag