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Ubuntu Addresses Multiple OpenJDK 8...
Several vulnerabilities have recently been identified in OpenJDK 8, which could potentially lead to denial of service, information disclosure, arbitrary code execution, or even the bypassing of Java sandbox restrictions....
Patching Recent Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities...
Several security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel. These issues could potentially be exploited by malicious actors to compromise system integrity and steal sensitive data. In this article, we...
Two Python Vulnerabilities Addressed in...
Canonical has released critical security updates to address two vulnerabilities in Python, a popular programming language. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks to systems running Python, and it is crucial to...
Ubuntu Fixes Multiple OpenSSL...
Several security issues have recently been discovered in OpenSSL that could result in denial-of-service attacks. OpenSSL is widely used to secure communications across the internet, making these vulnerabilities a significant...
Addressing Tomcat Vulnerabilities in End-of-Life...
Apache Tomcat is a widely used open-source web server and servlet container, but like any software, it is not immune to vulnerabilities. Canonical has released security updates to address multiple...
Two krb5 Vulnerabilities Fixed in...
krb5, the MIT implementation of Kerberos, is a widely used protocol for network authentication. Recently, two critical vulnerabilities have been discovered in the GSS message token handling in krb5, which...
Ghostscript Vulnerability Actively Exploited in...
A significant remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability was identified in the Ghostscript library, a widely used tool on Linux systems. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-29510, is currently being exploited in...
Ubuntu Fixes Two OpenVPN...
Two vulnerabilities were discovered in openvpn, a virtual private network software which could keep the closing session active or result in denial of service. Canonical released security updates to address...
Ubuntu Patches Several Apache HTTP...
Several security vulnerabilities were discovered in Apache HTTP server, which could lead to denial of service or exposure of sensitive information. Fortunately, they have been addressed in the new version...
Ubuntu Addresses Several Python...
Python, a widely-used programming language, is integral to many applications and systems. However, like any software, it can have vulnerabilities that pose significant security risks. Recently, Canonical addressed 41 vulnerabilities...
Several Linux Kernel Azure Vulnerabilities...
Recently, Canonical released security updates to address several vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Microsoft Azure Cloud systems in Ubuntu 16.04 ESM and Ubuntu 18.04 ESM. An attacker could possibly...