Linux & Open Source News

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,...

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...

Several security vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Amazon Web Services (AWS) systems in Ubuntu 16.04 have been addressed by the Ubuntu security team. These fixes are crucial for maintaining...

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....

Multiple vulnerabilities have been addressed in ADOdb, a PHP database abstraction layer library. These vulnerabilities could cause severe security issues, such as SQL injection attacks, cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, and...

Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment built on the powerful V8 engine from Chrome. It allows you to run JavaScript code outside a web browser, making it popular...

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...

OpenJDK, a widely used open-source implementation of Java, recently had several security vulnerabilities patched in Ubuntu. These issues could allow attackers to steal sensitive information or crash systems. In this...

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...

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...

Ubuntu 23.10, codenamed “Mantic Minotaur,” was released on October 12, 2023, nearly nine months ago. Since it is an interim release, its support period is now approaching with the end...