The recent discovery of a significant flaw in the GNU C Library (glibc), a fundamental component of major Linux distributions, has raised serious security concerns. This flaw grants attackers root access, posing a critical threat to the security of Linux systems. Vulnerability in GNU C Library (glibc): The GNU C Library, commonly known as glibc, […]
CVE-2023-4911 is a serious security vulnerability within the GNU C Library (glibc), specifically in the dynamic loader ld.so, associated with the processing of the GLIBC_TUNABLES environment variable. This vulnerability has been exploited in cloud attacks, particularly by a group using the Kinsing malware for cryptojacking operations. The flaw is a buffer overflow that can be […]
The team at Qualys Threat Research Unit has unveiled a fresh vulnerability within the Linux operating system, allowing local attackers to escalate their access level to root privileges. This escalation is made possible by exploiting a buffer overflow weakness located in the GNU C Library’s ld.so dynamic loader. Assigned the identification CVE-2023-4911 and nicknamed “Looney […]
Cybersecurity specialists report the detection of a critical vulnerability in the pkexec component of Polkit whose exploitation would allow obtaining root user privileges in the main Linux distributions. Tracked as CVE-2021-4034, the flaw can only be exploited remotely, reducing the risk of attack. Dubbed “PwnKit”, the flaw has been around for about 12 years, so […]
The newly discovered DarkRadiation ransomware chain is unlike any other ransomware family. Trend Micro cybersecurity researchers have shared findings of a newly identified ransomware strain dubbed DarkRadiation. The ransomware strain is entirely written in Bash, and this aspect makes it difficult for most security software to detect it as a threat. SEE: Revil ransomware gang hits US […]
The Debian Project released a new Linux kernel security update for its supported version of Debian GNU/Linux to address the latest vulnerabilities affecting Intel’s CPU microarchitecture. As previously revealed, four new security vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that has an impact on Intel CPUs: CVE-2019-11135, CVE-2018-12207, CVE-2019-0154, and CVE-2019-0155. These vulnerabilities could lead to privilege […]
Linux-powered BeabgleBoard AI Single Board Computer (SBC) has been launched by the BeagleBoard foundation at a $125 price tag. The new SBC runs Debian GNU/Linux out of the box. The organization says that the new SBC fills the gap between small Raspberry Pi-like computers and more powerful desktop machines. The BeagleBoard AI was shown way back […]
Linux 5.2 Linux creator Linus Torvalds has released the latest kernel Linux 5.2 on its expected release date. The 5.2 kernel is here after the usual seven Release Candidate and development efforts of Linux developers spread all across the world. In his release announcement, Linus wrote that he was inclined towards delaying the kernel release […]
Whonix is a desktop operating system designed for advanced security and privacy. Whonix mitigates the threat of common attack vectors while maintaining usability. Online anonymity is realized via fail-safe, automatic, and desktop-wide use of the Tor network. A heavily reconfigured Debian base is run inside multiple virtual machines, providing a substantial layer of protection from […]
APT, one of the major Linux software installation programs, presents a serious security flaw Users willing to install programs in Linux distributions such as Debian, Ubuntu, or Mint, usually resort to using the main software installation program known as the Advance Package Tool (APT). Although functional under appropriate circumstances, network security and ethical hacking experts […]
Following the fourth point release of Debian 9 “stretch” in March, the developers of the popular GNU/Linux distro have shipped the latest update to its stable distribution. For those who don’t know, Debian 9 is an LTS version that’ll remain supported for 5 years. As one would expect, this point release doesn’t bring any set […]
Back in late 2014, a team of “Veteran Unix Admins” announced their plans to release a systemd-free fork of Debian GNU+Linux; it was named Devuan. In mid-2017, the first Devuan 1.0 release arrived. Following the same, Devuan 2.0 has just been shipped by the developers as a stable release to provide an alternative to systemd and its […]
One of the great things about using a popular Linux distro is that you keep getting timely upgrades, which ensure that you’re running a secure operating system. The same holds true for Debian GNU/Linux, whose development team keeps offering regular updates. Just a couple of days ago, the team pushed the fourth point release of […]
Just yesterday, we told you about the availability of Kali Linux on Microsoft Store. This allowed the users to add the penetration distro to the Windows Subsystem for Linux. What’s more exciting is that you can install multiple distros side by side on WSL. The latest distro to join this crop is Debian GNU/Linux, which […]
It’s not a hidden fact that Google has been using Ubuntu-based Linux distribution called Goobunu for years. The home-baked distribution used by Google engineers is like a light skin on top of Ubuntu Linux LTS releases. The company has been a customer of Canonical as part of the Ubuntu Advantage Program, so it shouldn’t come as […]
Debian “stretch” 9.3 In early 2017, the Debian Release team pushed Debian 9.0 “stretch” release, which would remain supported for the next 5 years. Named after Toy Story’s rubber toy octopus, this release has just witnessed its third update in the form of Debian 9.3 (release notes). As expected, Debian “stretch” 9.3 ships with tons of […]
A Simple tool for installing pentest tools and forensic tools on Debian / Ubuntu Based OS Tested on Linux Mint And Kali Linux How To Do ?? Change Your Privileges Terminal to Root Mode [email protected]:~$ sudo su And Then Clone This [email protected]:~# git clone https://github.com/Yukinoshita47/Pentest-Tools-Auto-Installer.git Get Inside Dir [email protected]:~# cd Pentest-Tools-Auto-Installer Give Chmod Access Level […]
Last month, we told you that Linux Mint 18.3 will be codenamed Sylvia and gave you a preview of what features you should expect from the upcoming release. While there isn’t any specific release date fixed for Mint 18.3, we can expect to land somewhere in December 2017 with Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS base. Bye Bye, […]
In late July, The Debian Project released the first update of Debian 9 Stretch Stable in the form of Debian 9.1. This has been followed by the most recent Debian GNU/Linux 9.2 release. This second update mainly ships to bring tons of security update corrections and some serious fixes as well. The advisories of the […]
Short Bytes: DebConf17 took place recently in Montréal, Canada. It witnessed a discussion and gathering of Debian developers who discussed Debian’s prospects on mobile devices and the ongoing work. At the conference, several Debian running devices were also shown. These devices included ZeroPhone, Samsung Galaxy, etc. Debian is also called the universal operating system as […]
Short Bytes: Debian 9.1 GNU/Linux has been released as the first point release of Debian 9 Stretch stable. This version brings numerous updates and security fixes. If you’re already running a continuously updated Debian machine, you don’t need to perform the upgrade or reinstall. The Debian Project has announced the first update of Debian 9 Stretch, […]