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Net-SNMP vulnerability allows remote code execution

A vulnerability (CVE-2025-68615) has been identified in the Net-SNMP package, which implements the SNMP v1, SNMP v2c, and SNMP v3 protocols. This vulnerability allows for remote code execution on a server that uses the snmptrapd service to receive and process trap messages from devices. By default, the service accepts requests on UDP port 162 and runs with root privileges. The issue has been assigned a critical severity level (9.8 out of 10). The attack can […]

The U-Boot project has come under the wing of the Software Freedom Conservancy.

The U-boot project, which develops a bootloader for embedded devices, has joined the Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC), a non-profit organization that collects and redistributes sponsorship funds and provides legal protection for free software projects. SFC allows participants to focus on development while taking on the role of fundraising. SFC also takes ownership of the project's assets, relieving developers of any personal […]

Simply distribution release Linux 11.1

The company "Basalt SPO" has published the Simply distribution Linux 11.1, built on the ALT 11 platform. The distribution is an easy-to-use and lightweight system with a classic Xfce-based desktop, offering a fully Russian-language interface and most applications. The product is distributed under a license agreement that does not grant the right to distribute the distribution, but allows unlimited use […]

Distribution release Ubuntu Sway Remix 25.10

Distribution release available Ubuntu Sway Remix 25.10, which provides a pre-configured, ready-to-use desktop based on the Sway tile-based compositing manager. This distribution is an unofficial edition. Ubuntu 25.10, created with both experienced GNU users in mind/Linux, as well as beginners who want to try out an environment with a tiled window manager without the need for extensive setup. Builds are available for download […]

Release of the Hyprland 0.53 composite server and the Hyprtoolkit 0.5 GUI library

The Hyprland 0.53 composite server using the Wayland protocol is available. The project is focused on tiling window layout, but also supports classic arbitrary window placement, tabbed window grouping, pseudo-mosaic mode, and full-screen window deployment. The code is written in C++ and is distributed under the BSD license. Features for creating visually appealing interfaces are provided: gradients in window frames, blur […]

New development strategy for the libmdbx project

The libmdbx project has unveiled a new development strategy, simultaneously announcing a change in its development and distribution model. The libmdbx source code will remain open source and receive high-quality free support, but development will now be conducted internally, with the result published only in amalgamated form. The development strategy declares a move toward the long-announced MithrilDB project, which will support multiple database formats under the guise of […]

Release of the Arcan 0.7.1 desktop engine and Durden 0.6.3 desktop environment

After a year of development, the Arcan 0.7.1 desktop engine has been released. It combines a display server, a multimedia framework, and a game engine for 3D graphics. Arcan can be used to create a variety of graphics systems, from user interfaces for embedded applications to self-contained desktop environments. Arcan powers the Safespaces 3D user environment for virtual reality systems and the Durden desktop environment. […]

The eighth experimental release of the Orbitiny desktop environment

The eighth release of the Orbitiny Desktop desktop environment, written from scratch using the Qt framework, has been published. The project attempts to combine some innovative ideas previously unseen in desktop environments with traditional elements such as a plugin-enabled panel, an application menu, and a desktop where shortcuts can be placed. Work is currently focused on running in desktop environments […]

Vulnerabilities in GnuPG that allow bypassing verification and executing custom code

At the 39C3 (Chaos Communication Congress) conference in Germany, details were disclosed of 12 previously unknown and unpatched (zero-day) vulnerabilities in the GnuPG (GNU Privacy Guard) toolkit, which provides OpenPGP and S/MIME-compliant utilities for data encryption, digital signatures, key management, and access to public keystores. The most dangerous vulnerabilities allow for the bypass of security […]

Statistics on programming languages ​​used in the GNOME ecosystem

Statistics on the programming languages ​​used in GNOME and GNOME applications have been published. The project totals 6.7 million lines of code, of which 1.6 million are in applications and 5.1 million in libraries and core GNOME components. C remains the default language for GNOME libraries, and more than two-thirds of the code in core GNOME components is written in this language.

QNX OS developers have introduced the QNX Developer Desktop based on Xfce and Wayland.

A preliminary release of the QNX Developer Desktop graphical development environment has been released. It runs on the QNX 8.0 operating system and supports building QNX programs without cross-compilation. QNX Developer Desktop is expected to simplify the work of new developers building applications for QNX, as well as porting programs and libraries from LinuxThe user environment is built on a customized Xfce desktop environment, […]

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