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Linux Kernel 6.8 Released: New...
Linus Torvalds announced the release of a new Linux kernel 6.8 on March 10, 2024. This update brings a plethora of new features and improvements, making it a significant upgrade...
Multiple Race Condition Vulnerabilities Fixed...
A race condition vulnerability usually occurs in concurrent or multi-threaded programs where multiple processes or threads access shared resources without proper synchronization. Unpredictable outcomes like data corruption, system crashes, or...
Optimizing CentOS 7 for Virtual...
CentOS 7 optimization is essential for running virtual machines efficiently, especially as its end-of-life date approaches, which will necessitate security updates, kernel tuning, and resource management. Key practices of CentOS...
Multiple FreeImage Vulnerabilities Fixed in...
Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in FreeImage, an open-source support library for graphic image formats. These vulnerabilities, when left unaddressed, could potentially lead to denial of service attacks. On 16th January...
Alternative Operating Systems to Consider...
The nearing CentOS Stream 8 EOL on May 31st, 2024, left many users and organizations scrambling for alternatives Users can either migrate to alternative Linux distributions or choose Extended Lifecycle...
High-Severity Squid Vulnerabilities Fixed in...
Squid is a powerful tool for caching proxy for the web, but like any software, it is not immune to vulnerabilities. Several security vulnerabilities have been discovered that could potentially...
Integrating AlmaLinux with Existing Enterprise...
Will your critical applications run smoothly on AlmaLinux? It’s important to test them beforehand. Integrating AlmaLinux requires a comprehensive strategy to address potential issues and ensure a seamless transition. TuxCare’s...
Several libde265 Vulnerabilities Patched: What...
Several vulnerabilities were discovered in libde265, an Open H.265 video codec implementation. These vulnerabilities could result in denial of service and potentially the execution of arbitrary code if a specially...
New Glibc Flaw Allows Full...
As a fundamental element of nearly every Linux-based system, the GNU C Library, or glibc, acts as a core library connecting applications with the Linux kernel. It provides essential functions...
Ubuntu 23.04 End of Life...
Canonical has officially marked the end-of-life date for Ubuntu 23.04, also known as “Lunar Lobster,” as January 25, 2024. As the sun sets on this interim release, users are encouraged...
Linux 6.6 is Now Officially...
The latest Linux kernel 6.6, released in late October 2023, has taken an unexpected turn by being officially a Long Term Support (LTS) on kernel.org. That means Linux users will...