Linux kernel
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 ...
Patching Recent Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities with KernelCare
Several security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel. These issues could potentially be exploited by malicious actors to compromise system integrity and steal sensitive data. In this article, we will explore ...
Linux Kernel 6.10 Released: Exploring New Security Features
Linus Torvalds announced the release of Linux kernel 6.10 on July 14th, 2024, marking it as the latest stable kernel branch. This release brings an array of new features and improvements that ...
Addressing Linux Kernel AWS Vulnerabilities
Canonical has released essential security updates for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to address multiple vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Amazon Web Services (AWS) systems. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, ...
Addressing Linux Kernel HWE Vulnerabilities in Ubuntu
The Linux Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel plays a vital role in ensuring that LTS releases of Ubuntu can run on newer hardware. However, recent discoveries have highlighted several security issues within this ...
Multiple Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Lead to Denial of Service
Several vulnerabilities have been identified in the Linux kernel, potentially leading to denial of service or privilege escalation. However, the good news is the patches are already available for them. Ubuntu and ...
Real-time Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is Available
Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, released real-time Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on May 30, 2024. This latest offering from Canonical promises to revolutionize real-time computing by delivering an enhanced, low-latency, and deterministic operating ...
Kali Linux 2024.2 Released with New Tools and GNOME 46
On June 5, 2024, Kali Linux released version 2024.2, marking the second update of the year. With eighteen new tools and significant improvements, Kali Linux continues to enhance its capabilities and improve ...
Linux Kernel 6.8 End of Life: Upgrade to Linux Kernel 6.9 Now
Linux kernel 6.8 was released on March 10, 2024, with some exciting new features and improvements. However, it was not designated as a Long Term Support (LTS) branch. Linux kernel 6.8 reached ...
Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2024-1086) Notice
Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that the details and verification tools of a Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2024-1086) are disclosed on the internet. Because the netfilter: nf _ tables component of ...
