linux kernel patching

The recent Ubuntu security updates have fixed multiple Linux kernel Raspberry Pi vulnerabilities for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 ESM, and Ubuntu 23.04. They include patches for...

The recent Ubuntu security updates fixed multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in different Ubuntu operating systems, Ubuntu 18.04 ESM, Ubuntu 16.04 ESM, Ubuntu 14.04 ESM, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 23.04. It...

Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities have recently been found in the Linux kernel that can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation. That means an attacker or user with restricted access (i.e.,...

As expected, Ubuntu 23.10 “Manitic Minotaur” now features the latest kernel series Linux 6.5. It will also be the default kernel on the final release. At first, the development for...

Released three months ago, Linux kernel 6.4 has officially reached its End of Life (EOL) status. That means it will no longer receive any updates from the official vendor, including...

In the year 2023, a total of 233 vulnerabilities have been found in the Linux kernel, with an average Common Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) base score of 6.5 out of...

Two weeks after the release of Linux kernel 6.5, the merge window for Linux kernel 6.6 has officially closed. So, the first release candidate is available now for public testing,...

After seven weeks of testing phase with Release Candidates, Linux kernel 6.5 is out now with new exciting features like Wi-Fi 7 support, the integration of MIDI 2.0 support into...

Mageia 9 is now available for download, a significant upgrade to this Mandriva Linux-based distribution, bringing forth a slew of fresh technologies, innovative features, and numerous enhancements. This release boasts...

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...

Linux kernel patching is a process that includes applying security patches to the Linux kernel for addressing the known vulnerabilities that could harm the system. Known vulnerabilities refer to publicly...