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Oracle has released the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel R5U4 core

Oracle has released the fourth functional update for the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel R5, positioned for use in the Oracle Linux distribution as an alternative to the default package with the kernel from Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The kernel is available for x86_64 and ARM64 (aarch64) architectures. The kernel source code, including splits into individual patches, has been published in the public Oracle Git repository. The Unbreakable Enterprise package […]

Vulnerability in the implementation of AF_PACKET sockets in the Linux kernel

Three years after the wave of vulnerabilities (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) in the AF_PACKET subsystem of the Linux kernel, another issue has been identified (CVE-2020-14386) that allows a local unprivileged user to execute code with root privileges or to escape from isolated containers if they have root access within them. To create an AF_PACKET socket and exploit the vulnerability, CAP_NET_RAW privileges are required. However, […]

GnuPG 2.2.23 update addressing a critical vulnerability

The release of GnuPG 2.2.23 (GNU Privacy Guard), compliant with OpenPGP (RFC-4880) and S/MIME standards, has been published. It provides utilities for data encryption, electronic signature handling, key management, and access to public key repositories. This new version fixes a critical vulnerability (CVE-2020-25125) that emerged starting with version 2.2.21 and can be exploited when importing a specially crafted OpenPGP key. Importing the key […]

Embox v0.4.3 Released

On September 1, version 0.4.3 of Embox, a real-time operating system for embedded systems distributed under the BSD license, was released: Changes: Improvements in the build system. Switched to using absolute names. Added a ‘project’ folder for projects. Added the ability to connect projects from external repositories and folders outside the project. Work has begun on the ‘device tree’ subsystem. Enhanced support for STM32. Added cache support […]

CinelerraGG 2020-08 has been released

CinelerraGG is a fork of the non-linear video editor Cinelerra with the most frequent releases (once a month). New features in this release: Hotkeys for session saving (CTRL-S) and undo (CTRL-Z) have been added, along with the existing s and z. A new type of keyframe has been introduced — bump keyframes. These allow for the creation of rapidly changing parameters, such as fades or speeds. When using the speed curve (movement […]

Chrome for Android has enabled DNS-over-HTTPS support

Google has announced the phased rollout of the 'DNS over HTTPS' (DoH) mode for Chrome 85 users on the Android platform. This mode will gradually be activated, covering more users over time. The activation of DNS-over-HTTPS for desktop users began earlier with Chrome 83. DNS-over-HTTPS will be automatically enabled for users whose settings specify DNS providers that support this technology […]

A circular menu system Fly-Pie has been prepared for GNOME

The second release of the Fly-Pie project has been introduced, featuring an unusual implementation of circular context menus that can be used to launch applications, open links, and simulate hotkeys. The menu offers cascading items that are interlinked through dependency chains. An extension for GNOME Shell has been prepared for installation in GNOME 3.36 and has been tested in Ubuntu 20.04. For tips […]

Vulnerabilities in Docker container image security scanners

The results of the testing of tools for detecting unpatched vulnerabilities and identifying security issues in Docker container images have been published. The check showed that 4 out of 6 known Docker image scanners had critical vulnerabilities that could directly attack the scanner itself and achieve code execution on the system, in some cases (for example, when using Snyk) with root privileges. For […]

Critical vulnerability in the WordPress plugin File Manager, which has 700 thousand installations.

A vulnerability has been discovered in the File Manager WordPress plugin, which has over 700,000 active installations, allowing arbitrary commands and PHP scripts to be executed on the server. The issue affects File Manager versions 6.0 through 6.8 and has been resolved in version 6.9. The File Manager plugin provides tools for managing files for WordPress administrators, using […]

Release of Apache OpenMeetings 5.0 web conference server

The Apache Software Foundation has released the web conferencing server Apache OpenMeetings 5.0, enabling audio and video conferencing through the web. It supports webinars with a single speaker as well as conferences with an arbitrary number of participants interacting with each other simultaneously. Additionally, tools for integration with a calendar scheduler, sending individual or broadcast notifications and invitations, and collaborative access are provided.

Linux From Scratch 10 and Beyond Linux From Scratch 10 have been released.

New releases of the Linux From Scratch 10 (LFS) and Beyond Linux From Scratch 10 (BLFS) guides have been introduced, along with LFS and BLFS editions featuring the system manager systemd. Linux From Scratch provides instructions on creating a basic Linux system from scratch, using only the source texts of required software. Beyond Linux From Scratch complements LFS instructions with information on building.

Release of Chrome OS 85.

The release of the operating system Chrome OS 85 has taken place, based on the Linux kernel, using the upstart system manager, ebuild/portage build tools, open components, and the Chrome 85 web browser. The user environment of Chrome OS is limited to the web browser, and standard applications are replaced by web applications; however, Chrome OS includes a full multi-window interface, desktop, and taskbar. The build of Chrome OS 85.

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