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Linux Kernel 6.8 Released: New Features and Hardware Support
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 ...
Implementing Risk Compliance and Management in Linux Systems: A Practical Guide
Regular security audits and up-to-date patch management are essential for Linux compliance. User access control and robust network security are critical to safeguard Linux systems. Adapting compliance frameworks like ISO 27001 to ...
Recent Node.js Vulnerabilities Fixed in Ubuntu
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 ...
Multiple Redis Vulnerabilities Addressed in Ubuntu
Redis is an open-source, in-memory data structure store, often referred to as a key-value store. It is used as a database, cache, and message broker. Redis supports various data structures such as ...
Several OpenJDK Vulnerabilities Fixed
Recently, several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the OpenJDK Java runtime, which may result in side channel attacks, leaking of sensitive data to log files, denial of service, or bypass of sandbox ...
Multiple Race Condition Vulnerabilities Fixed in the Linux Kernel
A race condition vulnerability usually occurs in concurrent or multi-threaded programs where multiple processes or threads access shared resources without proper synchronization. Unpredictable outcomes like data corruption, system crashes, or unauthorized access ...
High-Severity Squid Vulnerabilities Fixed in Ubuntu
Squid is a powerful tool for caching proxy for the web, but like any software, it is not immune to vulnerabilities. Several security vulnerabilities have been discovered that could potentially lead to ...
Several libde265 Vulnerabilities Patched: What You Need to Know
Several vulnerabilities were discovered in libde265, an Open H.265 video codec implementation. These vulnerabilities could result in denial of service and potentially the execution of arbitrary code if a specially crafted file ...
New Glibc Flaw Allows Full Root Access on Major Linux Distros
As a fundamental element of nearly every Linux-based system, the GNU C Library, or glibc, acts as a core library connecting applications with the Linux kernel. It provides essential functions for system ...
Firefox 122 Released with 15 Security Fixes
Mozilla released the new version of its popular browser, Firefox 122, on January 23, 2024. It came 1 month and 5 days after the previous Firefox 121 and brings several new features ...
