Rohan Timalsina

TuxCare

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 memory management errors, which can be exploited to cause system crashes or unauthorized actions. Here’s a detailed look ... Read More

  Server health monitoring allows you to identify potential problems before they become critical, preventing costly downtime and data loss. Monitoring resource usage (CPU, memory, disk, network) helps optimize server performance and ensures efficient utilization. Combining monitoring with proactive maintenance strategies like Live Patching ensures maximum uptime and security. The ... Read More

BusyBox, often referred to as the “Swiss Army knife of embedded Linux,” is a compact suite of Unix utilities combined into a single executable. It’s widely used in small and embedded systems due to its lightweight nature. However, like any software, it is not immune to vulnerabilities. Recently, Canonical has ... Read More

Several security issues were discovered in QEMU, an open-source machine emulator and virtualizer. These issues also affected the Ubuntu 22.04 LTS release. In response, Canonical has released security updates to address QEMU vulnerabilities in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow an attacker to cause a denial of ... Read More

  Applications are typically tested and guaranteed to function on specific Linux distributions, but may work on others as well. Kernel versions, libraries, and system calls are key factors affecting binary compatibility between distributions. Differences in the operating system’s ABI (Application Binary Interface) are also a frequent source of compatibility ... Read More

A serious vulnerability has been discovered in the widely used wpa_supplicant package, potentially leaving millions of devices at risk. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-5290, poses a significant risk of privilege escalation, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized root access to a system. wpa_supplicant is a critical component in the world ... Read More

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 handled by the Debian LTS team, a separate group of volunteers and companies interested in making it a ... Read More

EOL operating systems no longer receive critical security updates, leaving them highly vulnerable to evolving cybersecurity threats. End-of-life OSs often struggle to run modern software and hardware, resulting in compatibility issues, reduced performance, and lower productivity. Organizations using EOL systems face increased legal and financial risks due to non-compliance with ... Read More

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. This allows attackers to elevate privileges or even escape containerized environments, posing significant risks to Linux systems. It ... Read More

After nearly three months, Linux kernel 6.9 has officially reached the end of life on August 2nd, 2024. If you are currently running this EOL kernel version, it’s time to consider upgrading to the latest Linux kernel 6.10 or a long-term support (LTS) version to maintain system security and stability ... Read More