Critical Linux kernel zero-day needs patching
We have bad news for all Linux system administrators on vacation or planning to vacation: There is a critical Linux kernel security bug. The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), a zero-day security research organization, revealed a new Linux kernel security problem.
This vulnerability allows authenticated... Read more
Hackers hijack Linux devices using PRoot-isolated file systems
Hackers are using BYOF (bring your own filesystem) attacks to abuse the open-source Linux PRoot utility and develop a consistent source of harmful tools compatible with Linux devices.
A BYOF attack involves a threat actor building a malicious file system on their devices that includes a typical ... Read more
Linus Torvalds announces 8th release candidate of Linux 6.1
Linux chief Linus Torvalds has announced the eighth release candidate of Linux 6.1.
Torvalds has been critical of codebase aspects in recent weeks. Still, the situation seems to have stabilized somewhat as we head close in on the final release. The announcement of the eighth release candidate (... Read more
Linus Torvalds warns that Linux 6.2 merge will clash with Christmas
Linux chief Linus Torvalds has warned contributors that the project's development cycle will clash with Christmas. Developers are advised to have their work ready prior to the holidays.
The warning was included in Torvalds' weekly development update, where he also announced the release candidate... Read more
Linux kernel 6.1 update brings various fixes and features
Although Linux 6.1 is still accepting contributions, we can already look forward to various interesting features, such as hardware tests and wifi security fixes.
Recently, five new vulnerabilities regarding Linux's Wi-Fi control have been identified, which will be fixed in the upcoming kernel 6.... Read more
Linux kernel 5.19.12 update damages certain laptop models
Power sequence bugs in the Linux kernel 5.19.12 update damage the built-in displays of laptops. When Linux users update their system, they are unaware of the hidden risks of complete wipeouts, reinstallations and wonky driver issues.
"After looking at some logs we do end up with potentially bogu... Read more
First Linux 6 release candidate is now available
The first release candidate of Linux 6 is available. The open-source operating system now features support for AMD GPUs, Intel Gaudi accelerators and RISC-V.
Some developers refer to the release as 5.20, but Linux guru Linus Torvalds said he doesn't care what the version is called.
The first... Read more
Google aims to make Linux kernel vulnerabilities tougher to exploit
Google plans to make the Kernel Flaws custom through 'Experimental Mitigations' that could make it difficult for hackers to breach.
Google says it uses Linux for pretty much everything, from the cloud system to Chromebooks. Now, the company focuses on putting together a team of security research... Read more
Final release of Linux 5.17 kernel is delayed
The Linux 5.17 kernel was scheduled for last week, but has been held up by embargoed patches for Spectre vulnerabilities in AMD processors.
The final release of the 5.17 Linux kernel has been delayed due to the late release of patches for Spectre vulnerabilities in AMD processors. Linux chief Li... Read more
Linux affected by critical Dirty Pipe vulnerability
Researchers from CM4all discovered that the Linux kernel was hit by Dirty Pipe, a vulnerability that allows hackers to inject malicious code into root processes.
According to CM4all researchers, the vulnerability allows hackers to overwrite data with malicious code in read-only files. Injecting ... Read more