Linux kernel
Linux Kernel Improper Authentication Vulnerability Raises Privilege Escalation Risk Across Systems
What happened A security vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel related to improper authentication handling, potentially allowing an authenticated local user to escalate privileges under certain conditions. The issue stems ...
Linux Kernel Fragnesia Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2026-46300) Notice
Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that the Linux kernel Fragnesia privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-46300) was disclosed online. Fragnesia is a new variant of Dirty Frag; Due to the logical defects in the ...
Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (Dirty Frag) Alert
Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT has detected a Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability (Dirty Frag) disclosed online. Attackers use the logical defects of splice system calls in conjunction with xfrm-ESP or RxRPC protocol ...
Linux Kernel Flaw ‘Copy Fail’ Exposes Widespread Privilege Escalation Risk
A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability is exposing a pathway for unprivileged users to gain full admin control on a wide range of systems. The flaw, identified as CVE-2026-31431 and dubbed Copy ...
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 ...
CVEs, Damned CVEs, and Statistics
Is your vulnerability scanner showing zero problems with your Linux systems? If so, it’s probably missing something important. Conversely, if it’s suddenly showing hundreds of vulnerabilities, that’s likely an overstatement too. And ...
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 While it is a short-lived release, expected to be superseded by ...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 ...
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 ...
