CodeQL 2.27.0 adds support for Linux ARM64
CodeQL 2.27.0 introduces native support for the Linux ARM64 architecture. The release also adds a new security query for Rust and expands framework coverage for Java, Kotlin, and C#.
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DevSecOps engineers, security researchers, and developers using ARM64-based CI/CD pipelines or development environments.
Native ARM64 support allows organizations to integrate CodeQL directly into ARM-based build pipelines without emulation, improving performance and reducing infrastructure costs. The addition of Rust-specific security queries reflects the growing adoption of memory-safe languages in critical infrastructure.
Full Fact Overview
The release of CodeQL 2.27.0 marks a significant expansion of the platform's cross-architecture compatibility by enabling native execution on Linux ARM64 environments. Beyond architectural support, the update includes specific language-level security enhancements, notably a new dedicated security query for Rust and broadened framework support for the Java/Kotlin and C# ecosystems, aimed at reducing false negatives in static analysis.