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CloudLinux expands its Extended Lifecycle Support services for Linux distributions

Help Net SecurityJan 27, 00:00 UTC · Jan 27, 2021Vulnerability

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Critical Glibc Bug Puts Linux Distributions at Risk

Infosecurity MagazineOct 5, 15:30 UTC · Oct 5, 2023Vulnerability

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New Systemd Privilege Escalation Flaws Affect Most Linux Distributions

The Hacker NewsJan 10, 12:18 UTC · Jan 10, 2019Vulnerability CVE-2018-16864 CVE-2018-16865 CVE-2018-16866

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New Privilege Escalation Flaw Affects Most Linux Distributions

The Hacker NewsOct 26, 13:59 UTC · Oct 26, 2018Vulnerability CVE-2018-14665

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Immutable Linux distribution Nitrux 6.0.0 adds GPU passthrough, boot-level recovery, C++ update system

Help Net SecurityMar 4, 00:00 UTC · Mar 4, 2026Vulnerability

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Rushed Patches Follow Broken Embargo on Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities

Infosecurity MagazineMay 11, 14:30 UTC · May 11, 2026Vulnerability in the wildCVE-2026-31431 CVE-2026-43284 CVE-2026-43500

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PwnKit: Local Privilege Escalation bug affects major Linux distros

Security AffairsJan 26, 11:12 UTC · Jan 26, 2022Vulnerability CVE-2021-4034

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This Hack Gives Linux Root Shell Just By Pressing 'ENTER' for 70 Seconds

The Hacker NewsNov 15, 00:00 UTC · Nov 15, 2016Vulnerability CVE-2016-4484

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New Linux 'Copy Fail' Vulnerability Enables Root Access on Major Distributions

The Hacker NewsMay 3, 06:13 UTC · May 3, 2026Vulnerability CVE-2026-31431 CVE-2022-0847

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Viruses: not a Linux problem?

Kaspersky SecurelistSep 12, 16:34 UTC · Sep 12, 2005Vulnerability

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Beware! Backdoor found in XZ utilities used by many Linux distros (CVE-2024-3094)

Help Net SecurityApr 8, 13:25 UTC · Apr 8, 2024Vulnerability CVE-2024-3094

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Wolfi: A Linux undistro with security measures for the software supply chain

Help Net SecuritySep 22, 00:00 UTC · Sep 22, 2022Vulnerability

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Nine-year-old Linux kernel flaw enables reliable local privilege escalation (CVE-2026-31431)

Help Net SecurityMay 11, 11:22 UTC · May 11, 2026Vulnerability in the wildCVE-2026-31431

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Chaining two LPEs to get "root": Most Linux distros vulnerable (CVE-2025-6018, CVE-2025-6019)

Help Net SecurityJun 18, 00:00 UTC · Jun 18, 2025Vulnerability CVE-2025-6018 CVE-2025-6019

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Dirty Frag: A new Linux privilege escalation vulnerability is already in the wild

Security AffairsMay 8, 11:19 UTC · May 8, 2026Vulnerability CVE-2022-27666

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Dnsmasq vulnerabilities open networking devices, Linux distros to DNS cache poisoning

Help Net SecurityJan 19, 00:00 UTC · Jan 19, 2021Vulnerability CVE-2020-25681

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Looney Tunables: New Linux Flaw Enables Privilege Escalation on Major Distributions

The Hacker NewsOct 4, 14:57 UTC · Oct 4, 2023Vulnerability CVE-2023-4911 CVE-2021-3156 CVE-2021-3560+2 CVEs

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Kaspersky report on APT trends in Q2 2024

Kaspersky SecurelistAug 13, 12:01 UTC · Aug 13, 2024Vulnerability CVE-2024-3094

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Dirty Frag: Unpatched Linux vulnerability delivers root access

Help Net SecurityMay 11, 09:48 UTC · May 11, 2026Vulnerability in the wildCVE-2026-43284 CVE-2026-43500 CVE-2026-31431

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Multiple experts released exploits for Linux local privilege escalation flaw Looney Tunables

Security AffairsOct 6, 13:50 UTC · Oct 6, 2023Vulnerability CVE-2023-4911

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Vladimir Putin 's computers still run Windows XP, Media reports

Security AffairsDec 30, 13:58 UTC · Dec 30, 2019Vulnerability

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Kali Linux 2016.2 — Download Latest Release Of Best Operating System For Hackers

The Hacker NewsSep 2, 17:18 UTC · Sep 2, 2016Vulnerability

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"Looney Tunables" bug allows root access on Linux distros (CVE-2023-4911)

Help Net SecurityOct 5, 00:00 UTC · Oct 5, 2023Vulnerability CVE-2023-4911

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Yet Another Linux Kernel Privilege

The Hacker NewsOct 15, 00:00 UTC · Oct 15, 2017Vulnerability CVE-2017-15265

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Everyone uses open source, but patching still moves too slowly

Help Net SecurityMay 13, 10:11 UTC · May 13, 2026Vulnerability

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Winter is Coming for CentOS 8

The Hacker NewsOct 29, 11:06 UTC · Oct 29, 2021Vulnerability

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A compendium of container escapes

Help Net SecurityJan 16, 11:26 UTC · Jan 16, 2023Vulnerability

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5 Kali Linux books you should read this year

Help Net SecuritySep 13, 00:00 UTC · Sep 13, 2022Vulnerability

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Seal OS fixes vulnerabilities in Linux operating systems

Help Net SecurityFeb 26, 00:00 UTC · Feb 26, 2025Vulnerability

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CVE-2017-2636 Linux kernel flaw was spotted after seven years and quickly fixed

Security AffairsMar 16, 19:08 UTC · Mar 16, 2017Vulnerability CVE-2017-2636

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Dealing with security vulnerabilities on data center servers requires more skilled staff

Help Net SecurityJul 14, 00:00 UTC · Jul 14, 2021Vulnerability

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Dirty Frag: Linux kernel hit by second major security flaw in two weeks

The RecordMay 11, 12:30 UTC · May 11, 2026Vulnerability CVE-2026-43284 CVE-2026-43500

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New Linux Bug Lets Attackers Hijack Encrypted VPN Connections

The Hacker NewsDec 6, 11:26 UTC · Dec 6, 2019Vulnerability CVE-2019-14899

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 helps mitigate future quantum-based threats

Help Net SecurityMay 20, 00:00 UTC · May 20, 2025Vulnerability

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Modern OSs for embedded systems

Kaspersky SecurelistJun 20, 10:00 UTC · Jun 20, 2018Vulnerability

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Zero trust: How the ‘Jia Tan’ hack complicated open

CyberScoopAug 15, 13:00 UTC · Aug 15, 2024Vulnerability

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CVE-2016-10229 Linux remote code execution flaw potentially exposes systems at risk of hack

Security AffairsApr 14, 07:27 UTC · Apr 14, 2017Vulnerability CVE-2016-10229

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7-Year-Old Polkit Flaw Lets Unprivileged Linux Users Gain Root Access

The Hacker NewsJun 11, 07:47 UTC · Jun 11, 2021Vulnerability CVE-2021-3560

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Easily exploitable Linux bug gives root access to attackers (CVE-2022-0847)

Help Net SecurityMar 8, 00:00 UTC · Mar 8, 2022Vulnerability CVE-2022-0847

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Microsoft discovers ‘several’ vulnerabilities affecting Linux desktop endpoints

The RecordJan 12, 00:00 UTC · Jan 12, 2023Vulnerability in the wildCVE-2022-29799 CVE-2022-29800

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