linux kernel patching

As the Linux kernel 6.5 is already out, the GNU Linux-libre project did not stay behind in releasing its modified version, GNU Linux-libre 6.5-gnu. The GNU Linux-libre project removes software...

A common misconception in the world of Linux is that patch management is a straightforward process – that, once you’ve got your Linux system up and running, all you need...

Organizations must comply with industry laws and regulations to handle and mitigate risks. This is known as risk compliance. It may include identifying potential risks, analyzing their impact, and taking...

Even seasoned professionals need a refresher every now and then. Maybe some concepts are not clearly defined, or were just glossed over without much further concern, and applied more out...

You might have noticed that the Linux kernel 6.3 series has been marked End of Life (EOL) on the kernel.org website. That means this kernel version will not receive any...

Linux Torvalds has recently announced the availability of the first Release Candidate (RC) development milestone for the upcoming Linux kernel 6.5 series. The two-week merge window, which started with the...

A new vulnerability, called StackRot, was discovered by a security researcher, Ruihan Li, in the Linux kernel’s memory management subsystem. The incorrect lock handling for accessing and updating virtual memory...

Canonical has announced the release of new Ubuntu kernel security updates to address three vulnerabilities that security researchers have found. The Ubuntu kernel security updates are available for several Ubuntu...

The upcoming Ubuntu release, Ubuntu 23.10, began its development in late April and was initially powered by Linux kernel 6.2. As we all know, Linux kernel 6.2 is no longer...

The new release of the GNU Linux-libre 6.4 kernel has been made available by the GNU Linux-libre project. This latest version caters to individuals seeking absolute freedom for their GNU/Linux...

As we know, Linux Kernel 6.4 has been released last week on June 25, 2023. This latest version arrived almost two months after the previous release, Linux kernel 6.3. This...