Debian Linux Security
Debian 12.7 Released with 55 Security Updates and 51 Bug Fixes
The Debian Project has officially released Debian 12.7, the latest point release in the Debian GNU/Linux 12 “Bookworm” series. It arrives just two months after the previous release, Debian 12.6, as the sixth ...
Several GTKWave Vulnerabilities Fixed in Debian
Recently, the Debian security team fixed several issues in GTKWave, an open-source waveform viewer for VCD (Value Change Dump) files. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could result in the execution of arbitrary code, ...
WallEscape Vulnerability Leaks User Passwords in Linux
A vulnerability has been identified in the wall command-line utility in Linux, which could allow an attacker to steal user passwords or modify the clipboard on the victim’s system. Dubbed “WallEscape” and ...
Multiple BIND Vulnerabilities Addressed in Ubuntu
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 ...
Debian 12.5 Arrived with 42 Security Updates and 68 Bug Fixes
On February 10th, 2024, the Debian Project unveiled Debian 12.5, the fourth ISO update to the ongoing Debian GNU/Linux 12 “Bookworm” series. This release, which came 2 months after Debian 12.4, is ...
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 ...
Critical Linux Security Updates for Debian 12 and Debian 11
In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, staying ahead of potential threats is crucial for maintaining a secure computing environment. For Debian GNU/Linux users, keeping the system updated with the latest security patches ...
