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Theo de Raadt has added a series of patches to the OpenBSD codebase for enhanced memory protection of processes in user space. Developers have been proposed a new system call and a related library function named mimmutable, which allows for the locking of access rights when reflecting in memory (memory mappings). After locking, the rights assigned to the memory area, such as write prohibition […]
The developers of the OpenBSD project have released a portable version of the LibreSSL 3.6.0 package, which is a fork of OpenSSL aimed at providing a higher level of security. The LibreSSL project emphasizes robust support for the SSL/TLS protocols while removing unnecessary functionality, adding additional protective measures, and conducting significant clean-up and reworking of the codebase. The release of LibreSSL 3.6.0 is considered experimental, in which […]
The release of Parrot 5.1 distribution is available, based on the Debian 11 package base and includes a collection of tools for system security assessment, forensic analysis, and reverse engineering. Several ISO images with the MATE environment are offered for download, designed for everyday use, security testing, installation on Raspberry Pi 4 boards, and creating specialized installations, for example, for deployment in cloud environments. […]
The release of KaOS 2022.10 has been introduced, a distribution with a continuous update model aimed at providing a desktop based on the latest releases of KDE and applications using Qt. Notable design features specific to the distribution include the placement of a vertical panel on the right side of the screen. The distribution evolves with an eye on Arch Linux but supports its own independent repository containing more than 1500 packages, and […]
The libSQL project attempts to create a fork of the SQLite database management system, focusing on openness to community developer participation and promoting innovations beyond SQLite's original purpose. The reason for creating the fork is attributed to SQLite's strict policy regarding the acceptance of third-party code from the community, considering the need to promote improvements. The fork's code is distributed under the MIT license (SQLite […]
Canonical has made free subscription to the commercial service Ubuntu Pro (formerly Ubuntu Advantage) available, which provides access to extended updates for LTS branches of Ubuntu. The service allows for updates with vulnerability fixes to be received for 10 years (the standard support period for LTS branches is 5 years) and grants access to live patches that enable updates to the Linux kernel to be applied on the fly without rebooting. […]
GitHub has announced the addition of support for the Dart language in its services for tracking vulnerabilities in packages containing Dart code. Support for Dart and the Flutter framework has also been added to the GitHub Advisory Database, which publishes information on vulnerabilities affecting projects hosted on GitHub, and tracks issues in packages related to dependencies with […]
The release of the RetroArch 1.11 project has been published, which develops a framework for emulating various gaming consoles, allowing classic games to be launched via a simple unified graphical interface. Emulators for consoles such as Atari 2600/7800/Jaguar/Lynx, Game Boy, Mega Drive, NES, Nintendo 64/DS, PCEngine, PSP, Sega 32X/CD, SuperNES, etc. are supported. Gamepads from existing gaming consoles, including PlayStation 3, can be used, […]
A year after the last release, the Redcore Linux 2201 distribution has been published, which aims to combine the capabilities of Gentoo with user-friendliness for everyday users. The distribution provides a simple installer that allows for quick deployment of a working system without the need to rebuild components from source. Users are provided with a repository of ready-made binary packages, accompanied by a continuous update cycle (rolling model). For managing […]
The LLVM project developers have proposed a series of changes aimed at enhancing the security of critical projects in C++ and providing means to eliminate errors caused by buffer overruns. The work is focused in two directions: providing a development model that allows for safe buffer handling and enhancing the protection of the standard libc++ function library. The proposed safe programming model […]
The release of the new stable branch of the network analyzer Wireshark 4.0 has been announced. It is worth noting that the project was originally developed under the name Ethereal, but in 2006, due to a trademark conflict with the owner of the Ethereal brand, the developers were forced to rename the project to Wireshark. The project's code is distributed under the GPLv2 license. Key innovations in Wireshark 4.0.0 include: changes to the layout of elements in the main window. The panels 'Additional Information About […]
The release of Polemarch 2.1.0 has taken place, a web interface for managing server infrastructure based on Ansible. The project's code is written in Python and JavaScript using the Django and Celery frameworks. The project is distributed under the AGPLv3 license. To run the system, it is sufficient to install a package and start one service. For industrial use, it is recommended to additionally use MySQL/PostgreSQL and Redis/RabbitMQ+Redis (cache and MQ broker). For […]