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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 ...
GNOME Shell Vulnerabilities Fixed in Ubuntu 16.04
Recently, Canonical released security updates addressing two vulnerabilities in GNOME Shell, a popular graphical shell for the GNOME desktop environment. These updates are specifically targeted at Ubuntu 16.04 ESM, an expanded security ...
2024 Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities: Patch Without Rebooting
Linux kernel vulnerabilities are critical threats that can compromise the stability and security of Linux-based systems. In 2024, several new vulnerabilities have emerged, some of which may lead to memory corruption, crashes, ...
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 ...
Two QEMU Vulnerabilities Fixed in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Recently, two memory-related flaws were discovered in QEMU, a popular open-source machine emulator and virtualizer. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-26327 and CVE-2024-26328, affect QEMU versions 7.1.0 through 8.2.1. Both vulnerabilities stem from ...
QEMU 9.1 Released: New Features and Hardware Support
QEMU, a popular open-source emulator, has launched its latest version, 9.1 with numerous improvements to enhance performance, security, and scalability. Known for its ability to run a wide range of operating systems ...
New OpenSSL Vulnerability Leads to Denial of Service
A recently discovered flaw in OpenSSL, identified as CVE-2024-6119, could potentially lead to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks on applications that rely on OpenSSL for certificate validation. This article explores the specifics of this ...
Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS Released: This is What’s New
Canonical’s Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, codenamed “Noble Numbat” has received its first major update: Ubuntu 24.04.1. This release, which arrived a bit later than initially planned due to some high-impact bugs, brings a ...
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 ...
