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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 ...
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, ...
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 While it is a short-lived release, expected to be superseded by ...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 ...
TuxCare Expands Presence in South America through New Strategic Partnership
PALO ALTO, Calif. – September 24, 2024 – TuxCare, a global innovator in enterprise-grade cybersecurity for Linux, today announced that Asunción, Paraguay-based Information Security Services S.A. (ISS) now serves as a strategic ...
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 ...
