CodeQL 2.27.0 adds support for Linux ARM64

CodeQL 2.27.0 has been released, adding support for Linux ARM64. The update includes a new security query for Rust, expanded framework coverage for Java/Kotlin and C#, and enhancements in analysis accuracy across various languages.

What happened

GitHub announced the release of CodeQL 2.27.0, which now supports Linux ARM64, introduces a Rust security query, and improves analysis for multiple languages.

Why it matters

This update broadens the usability of CodeQL on ARM64 devices, facilitating security queries for Rust developers and enhancing code analysis, thus improving security practices in diverse programming environments.

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