Author: Yuri Gagarin

A vulnerability that allowed an update to be released for any package in the NPM repository.

GitHub has disclosed information about two incidents within the NPM package repository infrastructure. On November 2, external security researchers (Kajetan Grzybowski and Maciej Piechota) reported a vulnerability in the NPM repository as part of the Bug Bounty program. This vulnerability allowed the publication of a new version of any package using an unauthorized account without the necessary permissions to perform such updates. The vulnerability was caused by […]

Fedora Linux 37 plans to discontinue support for the 32-bit ARM architecture.

As part of Fedora Linux 37, the ARMv7 architecture, also known as ARM32 or armhfp, is slated to be deprecated. Development efforts for ARM systems will be focused on the ARM64 (Aarch64) architecture going forward. This change has not yet been reviewed by FESCo (Fedora Engineering Steering Committee), which is responsible for the technical aspects of Fedora distribution development. If approved, the last release with […]

Release of Rocky Linux 8.5, which is set to replace CentOS.

The release of Rocky Linux 8.5 has taken place, aimed at creating a free build of RHEL, capable of filling the gap left by classic CentOS after Red Hat decided to end support for the CentOS 8 branch at the end of 2021, instead of the originally planned 2029. This is the second stable release of the project, deemed ready for production deployments. Rocky Linux builds […]

Tor Browser 11.0.1 update with integrated Blockchair service support

A new version of the Tor Browser 11.0.1 is available. The browser focuses on ensuring anonymity, security, and privacy, with all traffic routed exclusively through the Tor network. Direct access through the current system's standard network connection is impossible, preventing the tracking of the user's real IP address (in case the browser is compromised, attackers may gain access to system network parameters, hence complete blocking options are available […]

Release of the integrated suite of internet applications SeaMonkey 2.53.10

The SeaMonkey 2.53.10 internet application suite has been released, which combines a web browser, an email client, a news feed aggregator (RSS/Atom), and a WYSIWYG HTML editor called Composer into a single product. Pre-installed add-ons include the IRC client Chatzilla, developer tools like DOM Inspector, and the calendar-scheduler Lightning. This new release incorporates fixes and changes from the current Firefox codebase (SeaMonkey 2.53 is based on […]

Release of Chrome 96

Google has released web browser Chrome 96. Additionally, a stable release of the open-source Chromium project, which forms the basis of Chrome, is also available. The Chrome browser is distinguished by its use of Google logos, a notification system in case of crashes, modules for playing protected video content (DRM), an automatic update installation system, and the transmission of RLZ parameters during searches. The Chrome 96 branch will be supported for 8 weeks as part of the […]

The decentralized storage LF has transitioned to an open license

Release LF 1.1.0 is available, a decentralized replicable data storage in key/value format. The project is developed by ZeroTier, which creates a virtual Ethernet switch that allows hosts and virtual machines hosted by different providers to merge into one virtual local network, where participants exchange data in P2P mode. The project's code is written in C. This new release is notable for transitioning to the open MPL 2.0 license […]

Google introduced the fuzz testing system ClusterFuzzLite

Google has introduced the ClusterFuzzLite project, which allows for fuzz testing of code to identify potential vulnerabilities early in continuous integration systems. Currently, ClusterFuzz can be used to automate fuzz testing of pull requests in GitHub Actions, Google Cloud Build, and Prow, with plans for support for other CI systems in the future. The project is based on the ClusterFuzz platform, created […]

Release of Lakka 3.6, a distribution for creating gaming consoles

The release of the Lakka 3.6 distribution has been published, which allows computers, set-top boxes, or single-board computers to be transformed into a full-fledged gaming console for running retro games. This project is a modification of the LibreELEC distribution, originally designed for creating home theater systems. Lakka builds are available for platforms such as i386, x86_64 (Intel, NVIDIA, or AMD GPUs), Raspberry Pi 1-4, Orange Pi, Cubieboard, Cubieboard2, Cubietruck, Banana Pi, Hummingboard, Cubox-i, […]

Release of WineVDM 0.8, a layer for running 16-bit Windows applications

A new version of WineVDM 0.8 has been released — a compatibility layer for running 16-bit Windows applications (Windows 1.x, 2.x, 3.x) on 64-bit operating systems, translating calls from programs written for Win16 into Win32 calls. It supports binding of executable programs to WineVDM as well as functioning installers, making the user experience with 16-bit programs indistinguishable from working with 32-bit ones. The project's code […]

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