Unprivileged attackers can get root access on multiple major Linux distributions in default configurations by exploiting a newly disclosed local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability in the GNU C Library (glibc). [...]
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Unprivileged attackers can get root access on multiple major Linux distributions in default configurations by exploiting a newly disclosed local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability in the GNU C Library (glibc). [...]
...morePublished: 2022-11-28 14:57:20
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Author: Oxana Kharitonova
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Many leaks happen because of software bugs and security vulnerabilities. In this post we will learn how the Linux kernel can help protect cryptographic keys from a whole class of potential security vulnerabilities: memory access violations.
...moreVMware is warning that ESXi VMs running on Linux kernel 5.19 can have up to a 70% performance drop when Retbleed mitigations are enabled compared to the Linux kernel 5.18 release. [...]
...moreWith polymorphic encoding and a multistage infection chain, Shikitega is hard to detect.
...moreA newly discovered Linux malware is being used to stealthily steal information from backdoored Linux systems and infect all running processes on the machine. [...]
...moreCanonical has announced the general availability of version 22.04 of the Ubuntu Linux distribution, codenamed 'Jammy Jellyfish', which brings better hardware support and an improved security baseline. [...]
...morePublished: 2022-03-24 11:38:47
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Author: Bruce Schneier
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In kernel version 5.17, both /dev/random and /dev/urandom have been replaced with a new — identical — algorithm based on the BLAKE2 hash function, which is an excellent security improvement.
...morePublished: 2019-12-05 21:16:59
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Author: Lawrence Abrams
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Linux users can now stream shows and movies from the Disney+ streaming service after Disney lowering the level of their DRM requirements. [...]
...morePublished: 2019-05-14 15:21:17
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Author: Tara Seals
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The bug is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction.
...morePublished: 2024-06-01 15:17:34
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Author: Bill Toulas
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Kaspersky has released a new virus removal tool named KVRT for the Linux platform, allowing users to scan their systems and remove malware and other known threats for free. [...]
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