linux kernel patching
Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” Released: Find What’s New
Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole), the latest interim Ubuntu release on October 10, 2024. Powered by the Linux 6.11 kernel, this release brings a lot of exciting new features ...
First Linux Kernel 6.7 Release Candidate Announced
Linux Torvalds announced the first release candidate (RC) for the much-anticipated Linux kernel 6.12 series on September 29, 2024. A release candidate is a nearly final version that is being tested for ...
Linux Kernel 6.11 Released: New Features and Improvements
Linux kernel 6.11 was released on September 15, 2024, introducing a lot of new features, performance improvements, and better hardware support. While it is a short-lived release, expected to be superseded by ...
CISA Adds Critical Linux Kernel Vulnerability to its KEV Catalog
CISA has issued a warning about three new vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited. These vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to organizations and should be patched immediately. Among them, CVE-2017-1000253 is a ...
Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS Released with Linux Kernel 6.8
Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS, the fifth and final planned point release of the popular Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) series. This long-term supported operating system brings the latest 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 ...
Bad Reasons to Update Your Linux Kernel
Linux kernel updates often include performance improvements and hardware compatibility. Regular kernel updates are crucial for patching vulnerabilities and protecting your system from cyberattacks. Live patching eliminates the need to reboot the ...
Ubuntu Fixes Several Linux Kernel AWS Vulnerabilities
Several vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel have been identified, also affecting Amazon Web Services (AWS) systems. Canonical has released important security patches addressing these vulnerabilities. These flaws primarily involve race conditions and ...
Debian 11 “Bullseye” Enters LTS: What You Need to Know
Debian 11, code-named “Bullseye”, has entered the Long-Term Support phase after three years of regular support from the Debian Security and Release teams. As of August 15, 2024, Debian 11 will be ...
Critical SLUBStick Exploitation Technique Threatens Linux Security
A new and highly-effective cross-cache attack named SLUBStick has emerged, targeting the Linux kernel with a remarkable 99% success rate in transforming a limited heap vulnerability into an arbitrary memory read-and-write capability ...
