Rohan Timalsina

TuxCare

The X.Org X Server, a fundamental component of graphical user interfaces in Linux systems, recently encountered a series of vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could potentially allow attackers to crash the X Server, steal sensitive information, or even execute malicious code on the system. Fortunately, the Ubuntu security team swiftly ... Read More

ImageMagick, a popular image manipulation program and library, has been exposed to several vulnerabilities that could leave your system vulnerable to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. In response, the Ubuntu security team has promptly released security updates to address these issues across various Ubuntu releases. Let’s delve into the details of these ... Read More

Chromium is the open-source browser project that powers popular browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Users of Chromium browsers on Debian 12 “Bookworm” should be aware of recently discovered security vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow attackers to compromise your system if exploited. The good news is that the ... Read More

Python 2.7 no longer receives official support from the Python Software Foundation (PSF), including bug fixes, security patches, or any other updates. Migrating from Python 2.7 to Python 3.x versions can be costly and time-consuming due to codebase complexity, third-party libraries, legacy systems, and extensive testing. TuxCare offers extended security ... Read More

Linus Torvalds recently announced the release of Linux kernel 6.8, the latest stable version of the Linux kernel. This update brings a plethora of new features and improvements, making it a significant upgrade for many users.   Key Highlights of Linux Kernel 6.8   Virtualization Enhancements: Kernel 6.8 introduces LAM ... Read More

The Proxmox QEMU agent is a daemon which is used to exchange information between the host and the guest. It provides functionalities like properly shutting down or restarting guest virtual machines. It also synchronizes the VM’s time with the Proxmox host for accuracy and freezes the VM filesystem during a ... Read More

BIND, also known as Berkeley Internet Name Domain, is a widely used DNS server software that translates domain names into numerical IP addresses and vice versa. BIND servers are deployed across the internet by organizations, internet service providers (ISPs), and network administrators to manage DNS records and facilitate efficient communication ... Read More

After PHP 7.4 EOL, it is difficult to maintain PHP 7.4-based applications securely due to the increased risk of security breaches. Upgrading to newer PHP versions may result in downtime as there have been lots of deprecations and breaking changes. Tuxcare’s PHP Extended Lifecycle Support provides essential security updates and ... Read More

libgit2 is a portable, pure C implementation of the Git core methods library that allows you to use Git within your own software applications. Essentially, it enables developers to integrate Git functionality directly into their applications, such as creating custom Git workflows, IDEs, and other tools without relying on the ... Read More

Several vulnerabilities within Node.js were identified, posing a significant threat to Ubuntu systems. These vulnerabilities could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on compromised systems, potentially leading to severe consequences for affected users. To address these risks, the Ubuntu security team swiftly released security updates across multiple Ubuntu releases, including ... Read More