The nftables 1.0.6 packet filter release has been published, unifying packet filtering interfaces for IPv4, IPv6, ARP and network bridges (aimed at replacing iptables, ip6table, arptables and ebtables). The nftables package includes packet filter components that run in user space, while the kernel level is provided by the nf_tables subsystem, which has been part of the Linux […]
A critical vulnerability has been identified in the ksmbd module, which includes an implementation of a file server based on the SMB protocol built into the Linux kernel, that allows remote code execution with kernel rights. The attack can be carried out without authentication, it is enough that the ksmbd module is activated on the system. The problem has been manifesting since kernel 5.15, released in November 2021, and without […]
Corsair has responded to issues with the Corsair K100 gaming keyboards that many users have seen as evidence of a built-in keylogger that saves user-entered keystrokes. The essence of the problem is that users of this keyboard model were faced with a situation where, at unpredictable times, the keyboard re-issued sequences that had been previously entered. At the same time, the text was re-typed automatically after […]
A vulnerability (CVE-2022-4415) has been identified in the systemd-coredump component that handles core files generated after process crashes. The problem has been confirmed in the default configuration in openSUSE, Arch, Debian, Fedora and SLES distributions. The vulnerability is caused by the lack of correct handling of the fs.suid_dumpable sysctl parameter in systemd-coredump, which, when […]
The lightweight window manager IceWM 3.3.0 is now available. IceWM provides full control through keyboard shortcuts, the ability to use virtual desktops, the taskbar and application menus. The window manager is configured through a fairly simple configuration file, it is possible to use themes. Supports combining windows in the form of tabs. Built-in applets are available for monitoring CPU, memory, traffic. Separately, several third-party GUIs are being developed for […]
Valve has introduced an update to the Steam OS 3.4 operating system that comes with the Steam Deck gaming console. Steam OS 3 is based on Arch Linux, uses the Gamescope composite server based on the Wayland protocol to speed up game launch, comes with a read-only root file system, uses an atomic update mechanism, supports Flatpak packages, uses the PipeWire media server, and […]
The fheroes2 1.0 project release is available, which recreates the Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine from scratch. The project code is written in C++ and distributed under the GPLv2 license. To run the game, game resource files are required, which can be obtained, for example, from the demo version of Heroes of Might and Magic II or from the original game. Main changes: Improved and […]
SUSE has published the second prototype of the ALP "Punta Baretti" (Adaptable Linux Platform), positioned as a continuation of the development of the SUSE Linux Enterprise distribution. The key difference between ALP is the division of the distribution's core foundation into two parts: a stripped-down "host OS" for running on top of the hardware and an application support layer focused on running in containers and virtual machines. Assemblies are prepared for architecture […]
The Fedora 38 release proposes to implement the first step of migrating to the upgraded boot process previously proposed by Lennart Pottering to provide a full verified boot that covers all steps from firmware to userspace, not just kernel and bootloader. The proposal has not yet been reviewed by the FESCo (Fedora Engineering Steering Committee), which is responsible for the technical part of the development of the Fedora distribution. Components for […]
After five years of development, the release of the GnuPG 2.4.0 toolkit (GNU Privacy Guard), compatible with the OpenPGP (RFC-4880) and S / MIME standards, and providing utilities for data encryption, electronic signatures, key management and access to public repositories keys. GnuPG 2.4.0 is positioned as the first release of a new stable branch that incorporates changes accumulated during pre-release […]
The release of Tails 5.8 (The Amnesic Incognito Live System), a specialized distribution kit based on the Debian package base and designed for anonymous access to the network, has been released. Anonymous exit to Tails is provided by the Tor system. All connections, except traffic through the Tor network, are blocked by default by the packet filter. Encryption is used to store user data in the save user data between runs mode. […]
The release of the Linux Mint 21.1 distribution is presented, which continues the development of the branch based on the Ubuntu 22.04 LTS package base. The distribution is fully compatible with Ubuntu, but differs significantly in the approach to organizing the user interface and the selection of applications used by default. The developers of Linux Mint provide a desktop environment that follows the classic canons of desktop organization, which is more familiar to users who do not accept the new […]
